Assault with intent to dishonour carries criminal liability absent grave and sudden provocation. Assault or criminal force used with the intent to dishonour a person, except where committed on grave and sudden provocation by that person, is punishable by imprisonment, fine, or both; the provision treats dishonouring intent as the operative mental element and limits culpability through the grave and sudden provocation exception.
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Assault with intent to dishonour carries criminal liability absent grave and sudden provocation.
Assault or criminal force used with the intent to dishonour a person, except where committed on grave and sudden provocation by that person, is punishable by imprisonment, fine, or both; the provision treats dishonouring intent as the operative mental element and limits culpability through the grave and sudden provocation exception.
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