Section 95

Alternative punishments.

The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

  • Act 49 of 2016
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
About this Act

An Act to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other Central or State Act, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable to punishment only under such Act as provides for punishment which is greater in degree.

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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