BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 13 BNS

Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction

Offence

Whoever, having been convicted by a Court in India, of an offence punishable under Chapter X or Chapter XVII of this Sanhita with imprisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards, shall be guilty of any offence punishable under either of those Chapters with like imprisonment for the like term, shall be subject for every such subsequent offence to imprisonment for life, or to imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: a term of three years or upwards.
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FAQ — Section 13 BNS

Section 13 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever, having been convicted by a Court in India, of an offence punishable under Chapter X or Chapter XVII of this Sanhita with imprisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards, shall be guilty of any offence punishable under either of those Chapters with like imprisonment for the like term, shall be subject for every such subsequent offence to imprisonment for life, or to imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years.

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