Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000
28. Alternative
punishment.-
Where an act or
omission constitute an offence punishable under this Act and also under any
other Central or State Act, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any law
for the time being in force, the offender found guilty of such offences shall
be liable to punishment only under such Act as provides for punishment which is
greater in degree.