Power to compound

Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, any offence committed under this Act other than an offence prescribed under section 56 may be compounded by the Highway Authority on such terms as may be specified by the State Government by special or general order; and if any proceedings have been instituted against any person in any criminal court then, the terms of such compromise being carried out the composition shall amount to an acquittal and in no case shall any further proceedings, be taken against such person with reference to the same facts.