Section 88 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 – Alternative punishment

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Section 88: Alternative punishment

Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other law for the time being in force, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any such law, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable for punishment under such law which provides for punishment which is greater in degree.

Source: official text of The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.