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Section 417 — Punishment for cheating

As in force on 1 February 2008.

Timeline 3 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
  3. 17 August 2026 Latest
Amended in force 1 February 2008 by Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2007
417.Punishment for cheating

Whoever cheats shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year3 years, or with fine, or with both.