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In section 509 ofthe Penal Code, for the words "shall be punished with simple imprisonment for aterm which may extendto one year, orwith fine, orwith both", the words "shall be punishedwith simple imprisonmentfor aterm which may extend to three years, and also with fme" shall be substituted. CHAPTERIII AMENDMENTS TO THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 Amendment