Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 71 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 71: Punishment for repeat offenders (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Repeat offenders
- Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Court of Session
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment for lifewhich shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life or with death