Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment for repeat offenders.—
Section
376E
Punishment
Life Imprisonment
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session
Bare Act Text
376E. Punishment for repeat offenders.—
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.
Part 7 – Of Unnatural Offences
What is IPC Section 376E ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 376E. Punishment for repeat offenders.—
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.
Part 7 – Of Unnatural Offences
What is the punishment for Dhara 376E ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Life Imprisonment
Is IPC 376E bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
Is Dhara 376E a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isCognizable.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 376E cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Court of Session.
Can IPC Section 376E be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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