Singapore legislation
Clause 60
Clause 60
Amendment of section 337
Section 337 of the Penal Code is amended by deleting the words “shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $500, or with both.” and substituting the following words:“shall be punished —
(a)
in the case of a rash act, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both; or
(b)
in the case of a negligent act, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 6 months, or with fine which may extend to $2,500, or with both.”.