The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 71 is now IPC Section 376E
71.Punishment for repeat offenders.
Old law
BNS §71
71.Punishment for repeat offenders.
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.
Read more: BNS §71New law
IPC §376E
376E. Punishment for repeat offenders.
376E. Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 376 or section 376A or section 376AB or section 376D or section 376DA or section 376DB, 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.
Read more: IPC §376ECases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.