Section 71: Saving of prosecution under other laws

Q: What does Section 71 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) deal with?

Section 71 TNICDA pertains to "Saving of prosecution under other laws". It is part of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 71 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs saving of prosecution under other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 71 TNICDA still in force?

Yes, Section 71 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 71 TNICDA?

धारा 71 TNICDA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 71 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. Section 71 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs saving of prosecution under other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 71 TNICDA?

Dhara 71 TNICDA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 71 of the The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 71 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA) governs saving of prosecution under other laws. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 71 of The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873?

Cite as: "Section 71, The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 (TNICDA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873, § 71 (India).

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The Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873

Chapter X — – Of Offences and Penalties

Section 71

Saving of prosecution under other laws

- Nothing hereinafter contained shall prevent any person from being prosecuted under any other law for any offence punishable under this Act : Provided that no person shall be punished twice for the same offence.