Section 2
New sections 52a and 52b
of Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2014
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Section 2
The Penal Code [Act 574], which is referred to as the “Code”
in this Act, is amended by inserting after section 52 the following sections:
‘ “Non-serious offence”
Quoted provision
Section 52a
The words “non-serious offence” denote an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of not more than ten years.
Quoted provision
Section 52b
“Serious offence”
The words “serious offence” denote an offence punishable with imprisonment for a term of ten years or more.’.
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