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For section 42 ofthe Protection ofChildren from Sexual OffencesAct, 2012, the 32 of 2012. following sections shall be substituted, namely:- "42. Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under sections I66A, 354A, 354B, 354C, 3540, 370, 370A, 375, 376, 376A, 376C, 3760, 376E or section 509 of the Indian Penal Code, then, notwithstanding 45 of 1860. anything contained in any law for the time being in force, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable to punishment under this Act or under the Indian Penal Code as provides for punishment which is greater in degree.