Section 95

In force Act 49 of 2016 As on 18 Oct 2026

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Act 49 of 2016

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Section 95 of Rights of Persons with Disability. Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other Central or State Act, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable to punishment only under such Act

Where an act or omission constitutes an offence punishable under this Act and also under any other Central or State Act, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the offender found guilty of such offence shall be liable to punishment only under such Act as provides for punishment which is greater in degree. Punishment for fraudulently availing any benefit meant for persons with benchmark disabilities. Punishment for offences of atrocities. Punishment for failure to furnish information. Previous sanction of appropriate Government. Alternative punishments. CHAPTER XVII MISCELLANEOUS
Section 95, Rights of Persons with Disability (Act 49 of 2016).

Questions about Section 95

How do I find court cases under Section 95 of the Rights of Persons with Disability?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Rights of Persons with Disability 95, section 95 Rights of Persons with Disability, section 95 of the Rights of Persons with Disability. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Rights of Persons with Disability enacted?

Rights of Persons with Disability was enacted in 2016 as Act 49 of 2016. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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