# The Maharashtra Highways Act, Section 60: Power to compound offences

- Act: The Maharashtra Highways Act (Act 55 of 1955)
- Ministry: Govt of Maharashtra
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/maharashtra-highways-act/section/60/

## Text

Any offence committed under this Act may be compounded by the Highway Authority and if any proceedings have been instituted against any person in any criminal court, then on the terms of the compromise being carried out, the composition shall be held to amount to an acquittal and in no case shall any further proceedings be taken against such person or any property of such person with reference to same facts.

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