Section 24. Unlawfully attempting to learn contents of messages

24. Unlawfully attempting to learn contents of messages. —If any person does any of the acts mentioned in section 23 with the intention of unlawfully learning the contents of any message, or of committing any offence punishable under this Act, he may (in addition to the fine with which he is punishable under section 23) be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year. 25. Intentionally damaging or tampering with telegraphs.— If any person intending— (a) to prevent or obstruct the transmission or delivery of any message, or 1. Subs. by Act 7 of 1914, s. 6, for section 20. 2. Subs. by Act 45 of 1948, s. 3, for "the Provinces". 3. Ins. by Act 7 of 1914, s. 7 . (b) to intercept or to acquaint himself with the contents of any message , or (c) to commit mischief, damages, removes, tampers with or touches any battery, machinery, telegraph line, post or other thing whatever, being part of or used in or about any telegraph or in the working thereof, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.