Compounding of offences

Compounding of offences.-

1. (1) The Government or any person authorised by it, by general or special order in this behalf, may either before or after the institution of the proceedings, compound such offences punishable by or under this Act, as prescribed.
2. (2) Where an offence has been compounded, the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of the offence so compounded.