Section 485 — Punishment for second and subsequent offences
Old Act equivalent: Section 278A of IT Act 1961 Sub-part: B—Offences and Prosecution
Statutory Text
- If any person convicted of an offence under section 476, 477, 478(1), 479, 480, 482 or 484 is again convicted of an offence under any of the said sections, he shall be punishable for the second and for every subsequent offence with [simple imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine]. Punishment not to be imposed in certain cases.
Provisos
None.
Explanations
None.
Tables
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Key Structure
- Applies to: Person previously convicted of offence under sections 473-484 who is again convicted.
- Conditions: Previous conviction under any of sections 473 to 484; subsequent conviction under same sections.
- Time limits: None.
- Monetary limits: Enhanced punishment: minimum imprisonment of 6 months, extendable to 7 years, and fine.
- Exceptions: Minimum sentence reduced from 6 months to 3 months in case of section 479.
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Amendment Notes
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