Whoever intentionally obstructs, prevents, perverts or defeats the course of justice shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 204A — Obstructing, preventing, perverting or defeating course of justice
As in force on 1 April 2015.
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- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 1 April 2015 You are here
- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
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Explanation 1.—A mere warning to a witness that he may be prosecuted for perjury if he gives false evidence is insufficient to constitute an offence.