Indian Penal Code, 1860
Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction.—
Section
75
Punishment
Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s)
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Court of Session
Bare Act Text
75. Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction.—
Whoever, having been convicted,—(a)by a Court in India, of an offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of this Code 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.
General Exceptions
What is IPC Section 75 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 75. Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction.—
Whoever, having been convicted,—(a)by a Court in India, of an offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of this Code 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.
General Exceptions
What is the punishment for Dhara 75 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s)
Is IPC 75 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
Is Dhara 75 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 75 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Court of Session.
Can IPC Section 75 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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