Whoever has been previously convicted of an offence punishable under section 64 or section 65 or section 66 or section 67 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.

Classification of Offence as per Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)

• Punishment:
  • Imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person’s natural life or with death.
• Cognizable
• Non-bailable
• Triable by Court of Session