Section 485 Punishment for second and subsequent offences
- Chapter
- XXII · Offences and Prosecution
- Amendments
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If any person convicted of an offence under sections 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 rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to seven years, and with fineSubstituted by Finance Act, 2026, s. 119, dated 30th March, 2026, with effect from 1 April 2026simple imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to three years and with fine.