Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)

Section 88A - Cruel practices in relation to bereaved spouses

(1) A person who compels a bereaved spouse or a relative of the spouse to undergo a custom or practice that is cruel in nature commits a misdemeanour.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), a custom or practice is cruel in nature if it constitutes an assault within the meaning of sections 85, 86, 87 and 88.

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