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23 Extortion by and impersonation of court officials

The following persons are guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of not more than 20 penalty units or to imprisonment for a term of not more than 2 years or to both—
(a)a court official who extorts, demands, takes or accepts from any person any unauthorised fee or reward;
(b)a court official who pretends to be the holder of an office or position in or in relation to the Court which he or she does not hold;
(c)any person who is not a court official and who pretends to be a court official.