| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Repeat offenders. | Imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life or with death | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 71 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Punishment for repeat offenders.
Punishment for repeat offenders.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.