Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other Central or State Act, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable to punishment only under such Act as provides for punishment which is greater in degree.
Section 95: Alternative punishments.
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.Central Act · Act 49 of 2016
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. |
|---|---|
| Section | 95 |
| Marginal note | Alternative punishments. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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