Section 75: Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction

Q: What does Section 75 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 75 IPC pertains to "Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 75 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 75 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 75 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 75 IPC?

धारा 75 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 75 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 75 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 75 IPC?

Dhara 75 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 75 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 75 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 75 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 75, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 75 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter IIIO — f Punishments

Section 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,