Penalty for contravention of sections

contravenes the provisions of sections

2[72A, 72B]

79 and 80, shall, on conviction, be punished with

3[imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees for the first offence, for second offence rupees twenty thousand and for third offence thirty thousand or with both] : Provided that,-

1. (i) in the case of a first offence, the court may for reasons to be recorded impose a sentence of fine only;
2. (ii) in the case of a second or subsequent offence, the court shall impose a sentence of imprisonment which shall not be less than one month.]

¹ Substituted by Act 29 of 1987 w.e.f.10.8.1987

² Substituted by Act 23 of 2007 w.e.f.16.8.2007

³ Substituted by Act 61 of 2025 w.e.f. ...................