Whenever in any enactment a punishment is provided for an offence, such punishment shall unless a different intention appears, be deem to be the maximum punishment for that offence.
Section 18: Penalties provided to be maximum penalties
The Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act No. 7 of 1972State Act of Meghalaya · Act 7 of 1972
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act No. 7 of 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 18 |
| Marginal note | Penalties provided to be maximum penalties |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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