IPC 75→BNS 13

IPC 75 to BNS 13: Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction

Section 75 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 13 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 75 →View BNS Section 13 →

IPC 75 to BNS 13 at a Glance

Section 75 IPC (Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction) is now Section 13 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 75 to BNS 13?

Section 13 BNS keeps the rule and the enhanced punishment of imprisonment for life or up to ten years. It names Chapter X in place of Chapter XII, the BNS chapter on coin, currency-notes, bank-notes and Government stamps, and keeps Chapter XVII. It refers to this Sanhita in place of this Code, folds the lettered clause into one sentence, and has a shorter heading without the words under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII.

IPC 75 vs BNS 13: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section7513
OffenceEnhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous convictionSame
PunishmentImprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, for every such subsequent offence.Same
FineNone.Same
BailNon-BailableSame
CognizanceNon-CognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame

IPC 75 and BNS 13: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 75, IPC 1860

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.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 13, BNS 2023

Whoever, having been convicted by a Court in India, of an offence punishable under Chapter X or Chapter XVII of this Sanhita 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.

Ingredients: IPC 75 vs BNS 13

Under IPC 75
  1. The person has been convicted by a Court in India of an offence punishable under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII of the Code
  2. That offence is punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards
  3. He is later guilty of any offence punishable under either of those Chapters with like imprisonment for the like term
  4. He is then 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
Under BNS 13
  1. The person has been convicted by a Court in India of an offence punishable under Chapter X or Chapter XVII of this Sanhita
  2. That offence is punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term of three years or upwards
  3. He is later guilty of any offence punishable under either of those Chapters with like imprisonment for the like term

What IPC 75 to BNS 13 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 75 IPC (now Section 13 BNS): nothing changes in the enhanced punishment for a repeat offender. Section 13 BNS keeps imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, for every such subsequent offence, and points to Chapter X in place of Chapter XII.

FAQs: IPC 75 to BNS 13

Does the BNS keep the rule in Section 75 IPC?▼

Yes. Section 13 BNS keeps the rule and the same enhanced punishment.

Where does Section 75 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 13 BNS, headed Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction.

Does Section 75 IPC or Section 13 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 75 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 75 IPC. Section 13 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·