Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to prevent any person from being prosecuted under any other law for the time being in force, for any act or omission which constitutes an offence against this Act or from being liable under such other law to any higher punishment or penalty than that provided by this Act: Provided that no person shall be punished twice for the same offence.
Section 56: Operation of other laws not barred
The Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972Union territory Act of Chandigarh · Act 53 of 1972
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Wild Life Protection Act, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 56 |
| Marginal note | Operation of other laws not barred |
| Jurisdiction | Union territory of Chandigarh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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