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.
Section 51: Liability to prosecution for higher penalties not affected.
The Madras District Police Act, 1859Central Act · Act 24 of 1859
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Madras District Police Act, 1859 |
|---|---|
| Section | 51 |
| Marginal note | Liability to prosecution for higher penalties not affected. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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