Section 77: Compensation, penalties or confiscation not to interfere with other punishment

[77. Compensation, penalties or confiscation not to interfere with other punishment.—No compensation awarded, penalty imposed or confiscation made under this Act shall prevent the award of compensation or imposition of any other penalty or punishment under any other law for the time being in force.]

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