Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Section 246 - Explanation as to oppression

A public officer or juror commits the criminal offence of wilful oppression in respect of the duties of office if that officer wilfully commits an excess or abuse of authority, to the injury of the public or of any other person.

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