Assault Not Causing Bodily Harm
Section 11. Assault Not Causing Bodily Harm
Where section 9 and 10 are not applicable, a person is guilty of assault punishable by Ta’zir punishment of a fine not less than… and not exceeding … and/or imprisonment for a term not less than ….and not exceeding….
if he:
- Induces fear of imminent bodily injury by physical threat to another; or
- Intentionally or knowingly strikes or touches, without consent, another without causing any bodily harm.
Explanatory Notes
Section 11. is broad enough to include all possibilities of undesired conducts that cause physical or emotional harm to individuals. This offense is based on the broad category of Ta’zir offences.
