IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 71 IPC

Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences

Offence

Where anything which is an offence is made up of parts, any of which parts is itself an offence, the offender shall not be punished with the punishment of more than one of such his offences, unless it be so expressly provided.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 71 IPC

Section 71 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Limit of punishment of offence made up of several offences”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Where anything which is an offence is made up of parts, any of which parts is itself an offence, the offender shall not be punished with the punishment of more than one of such his offences, unless it be so expressly provided.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.