Section 26

Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments.

The General Clauses Act, 1897

  • Act 10 of 1897
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Legislative Department
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and extend the General Clauses Act, 1868 and 1887.

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Where an act or omission constitutes an offence under two or more enactments, then the offender shall be liable to be prosecuted and punished under either or any of those enactments, but shall not be liable to be punished twice for the same offence.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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