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.
Section history
Section 355 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation
As in force on 3 January 2023.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 March 2022 Act 23 of 2021
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Explanation.—This section is subject to the same explanation as section 352.