Composition of offences

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Statutory text

(1) any offence committed under section 4 or section 6 may either before or after the institution of the prosecution be compounded by such officer authorized by Central Government or State Government and for n amount which may not exceed Rs. 200. (2) Where an offence has been compounded under sub-section (1), the offender, if in custody, shall be discharged and no further proceedings shall be taken against him in respect of such offence.

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