Bare ActsThe Meghalaya Interpretation and General Clauses Act , 1970 Act No.7 of 1970

Section 21

Provisions as to offences punishable under two or more enactments.

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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.

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