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If two enactments could equally apply to a matter, the offender may be prosecuted under:
ABoth simultaneously and punished twice
BUnder either or any of those enactments, but not both for the same offence
COnly the older enactment
DOnly the later enactment
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Under either or any of those enactments, but not both for the same offence
1. Section 26 of GCA — where an act constitutes an offence under two or more enactments, the offender may be prosecuted under EITHER (but not both) for the same offence.
2. This embodies the doctrine of double jeopardy.
3. Hence (B).
_Source: ICAI BoS CA Inter Paper 2 — General Clauses Act 1897_