Section 71 BNS: Punishment for repeat offenders

Section 71 BNS | BNS 71

Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 70 and is subsequently convicted of an offence punishable under any of the said sections shall be punished with imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life, or with death.

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FAQs of BNS Section 71

  1. 71 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 71 of the BNS: Imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life or with death.

  2. 71 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 71 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 71 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 71 of the BNS is non-bailable.

  4. 71 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 71 of the BNS is triable by the Court of Session.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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