Where an act or omission constitutes an offence under two or more enactments, the offender shall be liable to be prosecuted or punished under either or any of them, but shall not be liable to be punished twice for the same offence.
Section 21: Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments.
The Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act No. 7 of 1972State Act of Meghalaya · Act 7 of 1972
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| Act | The Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act No. 7 of 1972 |
|---|---|
| Section | 21 |
| Marginal note | Provision as to offences punishable under two or more enactments. |
| Jurisdiction | State of Meghalaya |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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