# 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.
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PENALTIES
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Establishing, maintaining or working unauthorised telegraph. 20A. Breach of condition of license21
Using unauthorised telegraphs22
Opposing establishment of telegraphs on railway land23
Intrusion into signal-room, trespass in telegraph office or obstruction25
Intentionally damaging or tampering with telegraphs25A
Injury to or interference with a telegraph line or post26
Telegraph officer or other official making away with or altering, or unlawfully intercepting or disclosing, messages, or divulging purport of signals
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