Section 5: Misdemeanours

Criminal Code

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5. Misdemeanours (1) Misdemeanours are offences punishable by— (a) imprisonment for a term exceeding 10 days; (b) a fine exceeding 5,000 rupees. (2) — [S. 5 amended by Act 29 of 1990; Act 5 of 1999; s. 3 (a) of Act 36 of 2008 w.e.f. 6 December 2008.]