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Section 49: Enhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction

The Himachal Pradesh Excise Act, 2011State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 33 of 2012

Whoever having been convicted, of an offence under section 39 of this Act, is subsequently convicted of a similar offence under the said section, shall be punishable for every such subsequent offence with double the sentence of imprisonment and fine awarded on previous conviction:

1. The words “may extend to one thousand rupees” substituted vide H.P. Act No. 10 of 2024.

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Provided that the enhanced punishment shall not exceed the imprisonment of five years and a fine of three lakhs rupees:

Provided further that the enhanced punishment in any case shall not affect the minimum sentences provided for the offences specified in the first or the second proviso of sub-section (1) of section 39 of this Act.

Where this provision sits

ActThe Himachal Pradesh Excise Act, 2011
Section49
Marginal noteEnhanced punishment for certain offences after previous conviction
JurisdictionState of Himachal Pradesh
StatusIn force as published by the source

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