Section 51

Liability to prosecution for higher penalties not affected.

The Madras District Police Act, 1859

  • Act 24 of 1859
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act for the better regulation of the Police within the Territories subject to the Presidency of Fort St. George.

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        Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to prevent any person from being prosecuted for any offence made punishable on conviction by this Act ; or to prevent any person from being liable under any other law, Regulation, or Act to any other or higher penalty or punishment than is provided for such offence by this Act. Proviso.- Provided always that no person shall be punished twice for the same offence.
    

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