Chapter XIV - Miscellaneous
Section 70
Section 70: Enhanced punishment
For a second or subsequent LLP Act offence, imprisonment follows the relevant offence provision, while a prescribed fine becomes twice its amount.
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Statutory text
Bare law
In case a limited liability partnership or any partner or designated partner of such limited liability partnership commits any offence, the limited liability partnership or any partner or designated partner shall, for the second or subsequent offence, be punishable with imprisonment as provided, but in case of offences for which fine is prescribed either along with or exclusive of imprisonment, with fine which shall be twice the amount of fine for such offence.
Introduction
Establish the qualifying earlier offence and the underlying punishment before calculating the enhancement.
Key takeaways
Repeat offence
Enhancement applies to a second or subsequent offence.
Imprisonment
The underlying provision continues to govern imprisonment.
Double fine
Where fine is prescribed, it becomes twice the fine amount for that offence.
Verify the prior offence
Do not infer repeat-offence status merely from multiple allegations.
Calculate from the underlying provision
Use that offence’s prescribed fine and imprisonment framework.
Practical preparation
Identify the earlier offence: Check the record for a previous offence by the same LLP or partner.
Compare the present offence: Determine whether it is a second or subsequent offence under section 70.
Apply the stated enhancement: For an offence with a prescribed fine, assess the twice-fine provision without assuming imprisonment is created where none is provided.
Practical checklist
Do
- Do not infer repeat-offence status merely from multiple allegations.
- Use that offence’s prescribed fine and imprisonment framework.
Avoid
- Do not apply this section without checking its stated conditions and any prescribed rules.
Illustrative example
Hypothetical: section 70 in practice
A partner faces a second LLP Act offence carrying a fine.
Identify the earlier offence
Check the record for a previous offence by the same LLP or partner.
Compare the present offence
Determine whether it is a second or subsequent offence under section 70.
Apply the stated enhancement
For an offence with a prescribed fine, assess the twice-fine provision without assuming imprisonment is created where none is provided.
Outcome
- The applicable punishment follows section 70’s enhancement rule and the underlying offence provision.
Glossary
- Enhanced punishment
- For a second or subsequent LLP Act offence, imprisonment follows the relevant offence provision, while a prescribed fine becomes twice its amount.
Frequently asked questions
What does section 70 address?
For a second or subsequent LLP Act offence, imprisonment follows the relevant offence provision, while a prescribed fine becomes twice its amount.
What should be checked in practice?
Establish the qualifying earlier offence and the underlying punishment before calculating the enhancement.
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