Section 8: Power of Special Courts with respect to other offences

The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986State Act of Uttar Pradesh · Act 7 of 1986

(1) When trying any offence punishable under this Act a Special Court may also try any other offence with which the accused may, under any other law for the time being in force, be charged at the same trial.

(2) If in the course of any trial under this Act of any offence, it is found that the accused has committed any other offence under this Act or any rule thereunder or under any other law, the Special Court may convict such person of such other offence and pass any sentence authorised by this Act or such rule or, as the case may be, such other law, for the punishment thereof.

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Act	The Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986
Section	8
Marginal note	Power of Special Courts with respect to other offences
Jurisdiction	State of Uttar Pradesh
Status	In force as published by the source

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