Section 38: Power to prosecute under other law not effected.

The Police Act, 1983 (1927 A.d.)Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 2 of 1983

Nothing contained in this Act shall be construed to prevent any person from being prosecuted under any other Act or law for any offence made punishable by this Act, or from being liable under any other Act or law or any other or higher penalty or punishment than is provided for such offence by this Act :

Provided that no person shall be punished twice for the same offence.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Police Act, 1983 (1927 A.d.)
Section	38
Marginal note	Power to prosecute under other law not effected.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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