| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| - | Parliament of India |
Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 376 or section 376A or 1 [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.]]
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1. Subs. by Act 22 of 2018, s. 7, for “section 376D” (w.e.f. 21-4-2018).
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Repeat offenders | Imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life or with death. | Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-bailable | Court of Session | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |