# The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, Section 42A: Act not in derogation of any other law

- Act: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act 32 of 2012)
- In force from: 2012-11-14
- Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/pocso-act/section/42A/

## Text

1[42A. Act not in derogation of any other law.The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation of the provisions of any other law for the time being in force and, in case of any inconsistency, the provisions of this Act shall have overriding effect on the provisions of any such law to the extent of the inconsistency.]

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