Singapore legislation

Clause 60

of Penal Code (Amendment) Bill

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.”.