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Section 355 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation

As in force on 15 May 1998.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 15 May 1998 You are here
  3. 1 March 2022 Act 23 of 2021
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355.Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, or with fine, or with both.