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A is first convicted of gang rape of an adult under section 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023…

Section 71 applies because both the prior conviction under section 70 and the later conviction under section 64 are among the offences it lists. The provision authorises…

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A is first convicted of gang rape of an adult under section 70(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and is later convicted of rape under section 64. What punishment does section 71 prescribe for the repeat conviction?

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Section 71 applies because both the prior conviction under section 70 and the later conviction under section 64 are among the offences it lists.

The provision authorises either imprisonment for the remainder of the offender’s natural life or death.

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Option A

Section 71 does not provide a term between seven and ten years.

Option B

A fixed twenty-year term and a fine are not the punishment prescribed by the repeat-offender provision.

Option C

Section 71 provides these two sentencing alternatives for this qualifying pair of convictions.

Option D

Natural-life imprisonment is one alternative. Section 71 also provides for death.

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