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The Meghalaya Wild Animals And Birds Protection Act, 1971 Act No.9 Of 1971

Section 18. Operation of other laws not barred

Nothing in this Act shall be deemed to prevent any person from being prosecuted under any other law for any act or omission which constitutes an offence under this Act or from being liable under such other law to any higher punishment or penalty than that provided by this Act; Provided that no person shall be punished twice for the same offence.

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