danger to human life, or any probable danger of grievous hurt from such animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to 1[three thousand rupees], or with both. 290. Punishment for public nuisance in cases not otherwise provided for. Whoever commits a public nuisance in any case not otherwise punishable by this Code, shall be punished wi th fine which may extend to 1[six hundred rupees]. 291. Continuance of nuisance after injunction to discontinue. Whoever repeats or continues a public nuisance, having been enjoined by any public servant who has lawful authority to issue such injunction no t to repeat or continue such nuisance, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. 2[292. Sale, etc., of obscene books, etc. Whoever__ (a) sells, lets to hire, distributes, publicly exh ibits or in any manner puts into circulation, or for purposes of sale, hire, distribution, public exhibition or circulation, makes, produces or has in his possession any obscene book, pamphlet, paper, drawing, painting, representation or figure or any othe r obscene object whatsoever, or (b) imports, exports or conveys any obscene object for any of the purposes aforesaid, or knowing or having reason to believe that such object will be sold, let to hire, distributed or publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation, or (c) takes part in or receives profits


will be sold, let to hire, distributed or publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation, or (c) takes part in or receives profits from any business in the course of which he knows or has reason to believe that any such obscene, objects are, for any of the purposes aforesaid, made, produced, purchased, kept, imported, exported , conveyed, publicly exhibited or in any manner put into circulation, or (d) advertises or makes known by any means whatsoever that any person is engaged or is ready to engage in any act which is an offence under this section, or that any such obscene object can be procured from or through any person, or (e) offers or attempts to do any act which is an offence under this section, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both. Exception.__ This section does not extend to any book, pamphlet, writing, drawing or painting kept or used bona fide for religious purposes or any representation sculptured, engraved, painted or otherwise represented on or in any temple, or on any car us ed for the conveyance of idols, or kept or used for any religious purpose.] 1Subs. by Ord. 86 of 02, s.2 & Sch.I. 2Subs. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (8 of 1925), s.2, for the original section 292. Page 102 of 179 1[292A. Exposure to seduction. Whoever seduces a child by any means whatsoever with an


1925), s.2, for the original section 292. Page 102 of 179 1[292A. Exposure to seduction. Whoever seduces a child by any means whatsoever with an intent to involve him in any sexual activity or exposes him to obscene and sexually explicit material, document, a film, video or a computer generated image or attempts to do the aforementioned act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year and may extend upto seven years or with fine which shall not be less than one hundred thousand rupees and may extend upto five hundred thousand rupees, or with both. 292B. 2[* * * * * * *] 292C. 2[* * * * * * *] 3[293. Sale, etc., of obscene objects to young person. Whoever sells, lets to hire, distributes, exhibits or circulates to any person under the age of twenty years any such obscene object as is referred to in the last preceding section, or offers or attempts so to do, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.] 4[294. Obscene acts and songs. Whoever, to the annoyance of others, (a) does any obscene act in any public place, or (b) sings, recites or utters any obscene songs, ballad or words, in or near any public place, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with


in or near any public place, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both.] 1Ins. by Act X (Second Amdt.) of 2016, s. 4. 2ss.292B and 292C omitted by Act. XXXVII of 2023, s.13. 3 Subs. by the Obscene Publications Act, 1925 (8 of 1925), s.2 , for the original section 293. 4Subs. by the Indian Criminal Law Amdt. Act, 1895 (3 of 1895), s.3, for the original section 294. Page 103 of 179 1[294A. Keeping lottery office. Whoever keeps any office or place for the purpose of drawing any lottery 2[not being a *State lottery or a lottery authorized by the Provincial Government] shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. And whoever publishes any proposal to pay any sum, or to deliver any goods, or to do or forbear doing anything for the benefit of any person, on any event or contingency relative or applicable to the drawing of any ticket, lot, number or figure in any such lottery shall be punished with fine which may extend to 3[three thousand rupees]]. 4*[294B. Offering of prize in connection with trade, etc. Whoever offers, or undertakes to offer, in connection with any trade or business or sale of any commodity, any prize, reward or other similar consideration, by whatever name called, whether in money or kind, against any coupon, ticket,


or sale of any commodity, any prize, reward or other similar consideration, by whatever name called, whether in money or kind, against any coupon, ticket, number of figure, or by any other device, as an inducement or encouragement to trade or business or to the buying of any commodity, or for the purpose of advertisement or popularizing any commodity, and whoever publishes any such offer, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.] CHAPTER XV OF OFFENCES RELATING TO RELIGION 295. Injuring or defiling place of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class. Whoever destroys, damages or defiles any place of worship, or any object held sacred by any class of persons with the intention of thereby insulting the religion of any class of persons or with the knowledge that any class of persons is likely to consider such destruction , damage or defilement as an insult to their religion, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 5[295A. Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feeli ngs of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of 6[the citizens of Pakistan], by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations insults or attempts to insult the religion or the


class of 6[the citizens of Pakistan], by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations insults or attempts to insult the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 7[ten years], or with fine, or with both.] 8[295B. Defiling, etc., of copy of Holy Quran. Whoever wilfully defiles, damages or desecrates a copy of the Holy Quran or of an extract therefrom or uses it in any derogatory manner or for any unlawful purpose shall be punishable with imprisonment for life.] 9[295C. Use of derogatory remark s, etc., in respect of the Holy Prophet. Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo, or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon h im) shall be punished with death, [*] and shall also be liable to fine.] 1S. 294A ins. by the Indian Penal Code Amdt.Act, 1870 (27 of 1870), s. 10. 2Subs. by A.O., 1937, for “not authorized by Government”. *cease to have effect from 300692 see PLD 1992, S.C. 153. 3Subs. by the Ord. 86 of 02, s.2 &Sch.I. 4S.294B added by the Pakistan Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1965 (20 of 1965), s. 3. 5S. 295A ins. by the Criminal Law Amdt. Act, 1927 (25 of 1927), s. 2. 6Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “His Majesty's subjects” (w.e.f. 23rd March 1956). 7Subs.by Act


Act, 1927 (25 of 1927), s. 2. 6Subs. by A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “His Majesty's subjects” (w.e.f. 23rd March 1956). 7Subs.by Act XVI of 1991(Second Amendment), s. 2. 81ns. by the Pakistan Penal Code (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1982 (1 of 1982) s. 2. 9Ins. by Act III of 1986, s. 2. *Ins. 295C, the words "or imprisonment for life" ceased to have effect w.e.f. 30491, vide Shariat Petition No. 6/L of 1987, see PLD 1991, Vol. XLIII, FSC10. Page 104 of 179 296. Disturbing religious assembly. Whoever voluntarily causes disturbance to any assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship, or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 297. Trespassing on burial places, etc. Whoever, with the intention of wounding the feelings of any person, or of insulting the religion of any person, or with the knowledge that the feelings of any person are likely to be wounded, or that the religion of any person is likely to be insulted thereby, commits any trespass in any place of worship or on any place of s culpture, or any place set apart for the performance of funeral rites or as a depository for the remains of the dead, or offers any indignity to any human corpse, or causes disturbance to any persons assembled for the performance of funeral ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term


corpse, or causes disturbance to any persons assembled for the performance of funeral ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 1[298. Uttering words, etc. with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings. Whoever, with deliberate intention of wounding or ou traging the religious feelings of any person or inciting religious, sectarian or ethnic hatred, utters any words by using loudspeaker or sound amplifier or any other device or makes any sound in the hearing of that person or makes any gesture in the sight of that person or persons, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description of a term which may extend to three years but shall not be less than one year, or with 0.5. million fine, or with both.] 2[298A. Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of holy personages. Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of any wife ( UmmulMumineen), or members of the family ( Ahlebait), of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), or any of the righteous Caliphs (KhulafaeRaashideen) or companions (Sahaaba) of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.] 3[298B. Misuse of epithets, descriptions and titles, etc., reserved for certain holy personages or places


extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.] 3[298B. Misuse of epithets, descriptions and titles, etc., reserved for certain holy personages or places .–– (1) Any person of the Quadiani group or the Lahori group (who call themselves ‘Ahmadis’ or by any other nam e) who by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation,__ (a) refers to, or addresses, any person, other than a Caliph or companion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as ‘ AmeerulMumineen’, ‘KhalifatulMumineen’, ‘ Khalifa tulMuslimeen’, ‘ Sahaabi’ or ‘ Razi Allah Anho’ ; (b) refers to, or addresses, any person, other than a wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as ‘UmmulMumineen’; (c) refers to, or addresses, any person, other than a member of the family (Ahlebait) of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as Ahlebait; or 1Subs. by Act No. IV of 2017 s. 2 (2). 2Added by the Pakistan Penal Code (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1980 (44 of 1980), s.2. 3Added by Ord. XX of 1984, s. 3. Page 105 of 179 (d) refers to, or names, or calls, his place of worship as ‘Masjid’ ; shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Any person of the Quadiani group or Lahori group (who call themselves ‘Ahmadis’ or by any other name) who by words, either spoken or w ritten, or by visible representation, refers


or Lahori group (who call themselves ‘Ahmadis’ or by any other name) who by words, either spoken or w ritten, or by visible representation, refers to the mode or form of call to prayers followed by his faith as ‘Azan’, or recites Azan as used by the Muslims, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 298C. Person of Quadiani group, etc., calling himself a Muslim or preaching or propagating his faith. Any person of the Quadiani group or the Lahori group (who call themselves ‘Ahmadis’ or by any other name), who, directly or indirectly, poses himself as a Muslim, or calls, or refers to, his faith as Islam, or preaches or propagates his faith, or invites others to accept his faith, by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations, or in any mann er whatsoever outrages the religious feelings of Muslims, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.] CHAPTER XVI OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY OF OFFENCES AFFECTING LIFE 1[299. Definitions. In this Chapter, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,__ (a) “adult” means a person who has attained the age of eighteen years; (b) “arsh” (ارش) means the compensation specified in this Chapter to be paid to the victim or his heirs under this chapter; (c) “authorised medical officer”


“arsh” (ارش) means the compensation specified in this Chapter to be paid to the victim or his heirs under this chapter; (c) “authorised medical officer” means a medical officer or a Medical Board, howsoever designated, authorised by the Provincial Government; (d) “daman” (ضمان) means the compensation determined by the court to be paid by the offender to the victim for causing hurt not liable to arsh (ارش) ; (e) “diyat” (دیت ) means the compen sation specified in section 323 payable to the heirs of the victim; 2[(ee) “fasadfilarz” includes the past conduct of the offender or whether he has any previous conviction or the brutal or shocking manner in which the offence has been committed which is outrageous to the public conscience or if the offender is considered a potential danger to the community or if the offence has been committed in the name or on the pretext of honour;] 1Subs. by Act II of 1997, s.7 (for sections 299 to 338). 2Ins. by Act (XLIII of 2016), s. 2. Page 106 of 179 (f) “Government” means the Provincial Government; (g) “ikrahetam” (اکراہ تام) means putting any person, his spouse or any of his blood relations within the prohibited degree of marriage in fear of instant death or instant permanent impairing of any organ of the body or instant fear of being subjected to sodomy or zinabiljabr; (h) “ikrahenaqis” (اکراہ ناقص) means any form of duress which does not amount to ikrahitam; (i) “minor” means a person who is


sodomy or zinabiljabr; (h) “ikrahenaqis” (اکراہ ناقص) means any form of duress which does not amount to ikrahitam; (i) “minor” means a person who is not an adult; 1[(ii) “offence committed in the name or on the pretext of honour” means an offence committed in the name or on the pretext of karo kari, siyah kari or similar other customs or practices;] (j) “qatl” (قتل) means causing death of a person; (k) “qisas” (قصاص) means punishment by causing similar hurt at the same part of the body of the convict as he has caused to the victim or by causing his death if he has committed qatli-amd, in exercise of the right of the victim or a wali ; (l) “ta’zir” (ریتعز) means punishment oth er than qisas (قصاص) ,diyat (تی د) ,arsh (ارش) or daman (ضمان) ; and (m) “wali” (ولی) means a person entitled to claim qisas. 300. Qatl-e-amd. Whoever, with the intention of causing death or with the intention of causing bodily injury to a person, by doing an act which in the ordinary course of nature is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that his act is so imminently dangerous that it must in all probability cause death, causes the death of such person, is said to commit qatleamd. 301. Causing death of person other than the person whose death was intended. Where a person, by doing anything which he intends or knows to be likely to cause death, causes death of any person


death was intended. Where a person, by doing anything which he intends or knows to be likely to cause death, causes death of any person whose death he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause such a n act committed by the offender shall be liable for qatleamd. 302. Punishment of qat l-i-amd. Whoever commits qatleamd shall, subject to the provisions of this Chapter be__ (a) punished with death as qisas; (b) punished with death for imprisonment for life as ta'zir having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, if the proof in either of the forms specified in section 304 is not available; or (c) punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to twentyfive years, where according to the Injunctions of Islam the punishment of qisas is not applicable 2[:] 1Ins. by Act 1 of 2005, s. 2. 2Subs. by Act XLIII of 2016, s.3. Page 107 of 179 1[Provided that nothing in clause (c) shall apply where the principle of fasadfilarz is attracted and in such cases only clause (a) or clause (b) shall apply.] 303. Qatl committed under ikrahitam or ikrahinaqis. Whoever commits qatl,__ (a) under ikrahitam shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to twentyfive years but sh all not be less than ten years and the person causing ikrahitam shall be punished for the kind of qatl committed as a consequence of his ikrahitam; or (b) under ‘ikrahinaqis’ shall be punished


person causing ikrahitam shall be punished for the kind of qatl committed as a consequence of his ikrahitam; or (b) under ‘ikrahinaqis’ shall be punished for the kind of qatl committed by him and the person causing ‘ikrahinaqis’ shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years. 304. Proof of qatliamd liable to qisas, etc. __ (1) Proof of qatliamd shall be in any of the following forms, namely:__ (a) the accused makes before a cou rt competent to try the offence a voluntary and true confession of the commission of the offence; or (b) by the evidence as provided in Article 17 of the QanuneShahadat, 1984 (P.O. No. 10 of 1984). (2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to a hurt liable to qisas. 305. Wali.__ In case of a qatl, the wali shall be__ (a) the heirs of the victim, according to his personal law 2[but shall not include the accused or the convict in case of qatliamd if committed in the name or on the pretext of honour]; and (b) the Government, if there is no heir. 306. Qatliamd not liable to qisas.__ Qatliamd shall not be liable to qisas in the following cases, namely:__ (a) when an offender is a minor or insane: Provided that, where a person li able to qisas associates himself in the commission of the offence with a person not liable to qisas with the intention of saving himself from qisas, he shall not


himself in the commission of the offence with a person not liable to qisas with the intention of saving himself from qisas, he shall not be exempted from qisas; (b) when an offender causes death of his child or grandchild, how lowsoever; and (c) when any wali of the victim is a direct descendant, how lowsoever, of the offender. 307. Cases in which Qisas for qatleamd shall not be enforced.__ (1) Qisas for qatliamd shall not be enforced in the following cases, namely:__ 1Subs. by Act XLIII of 2016, s.3. 2Added by Act I of 05,s.4. Page 108 of 179 (a) when the offender dies before the enforcement of qisas ; (b) when any wali voluntarily and without duress, to the satisfaction of the court, waives the right of qisas under section 309 or compound s under section 310; and (c) when the right of qisas devolves on the offender as a result of the death of the wali of the victim, or on the person who has no right of qisas against the offender. (2) To satisfy itself that the wali has waived the right of qisas under section 309 or compounded the right of qisas under section 310 voluntarily and without duress the court shall take down the state ment of the wali and such other persons as it may deem necessary on oath and record an opinion that it is satisfie d that the waiver or, as the case may be, the composition, was voluntary and not


oath and record an opinion that it is satisfie d that the waiver or, as the case may be, the composition, was voluntary and not the result of any duress. Illustrations (i) A kills Z, the maternal uncle of his son B. Z has no other wali except D, the wife of A. D has the right of qisas from A. But if D dies, the right of qisas shall devolve on her son B who is also the son of the offender A. B cannot claim qisas against his father. Therefore, the qisas cannot be enforced. (ii) B kills Z, the brother of her husband A. Z has no heir except A. Here A can claim qisas from his wife B. But if A dies, the right of qisas shall devolve on his son D who is also son of B, the qisas cannot be enforced against B. 308. Punishment in qatliamd not liable to qisas, etc.__ (1) Where an offender guilty of qatliamd is not liable to qisas under section 306 or the qisas is not enforceable under clause (c) of section 307, he shall be liable to diyat : Provided that, where the offender is minor or insane, diyat shall be payable either from his property or, by such person as may be determined by the court : Provided further that where at the time of committing qatleamd the offender being a minor, had attained sufficient maturity or being insane, had a lucid interval, so as to


at the time of committing qatleamd the offender being a minor, had attained sufficient maturity or being insane, had a lucid interval, so as to be able to realize the consequences of his act, he may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend 1[twenty-five years] as ta'zir: Provided further that, where the qisas is not enforceable under clause (c) of section 307, the offender shall be liable to diyat only if there is any wali other than offender and if there is no wali other than the offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 1[twenty-five years] as ta'zir. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (1), the court, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case in addition to the punishment of diyat, may punish the offender with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 1[twenty-five years], as ta'zir. 1Subs. by Act I of 05,s.5. Page 109 of 179 309. WaiverAfw (عفو) of qisas in qatliamd.__ (1) In the case of qatliamd, an adult sane wali may, at any time and without any compensation, waive his right of qisas: Provided that the right of qisas shall not be waived (a) where the Government is the wali ; or (b) where the right of qisas vests in a minor or insane 1[:] 1[Provided further that where the principle of fasadfilarz is attracted, waiver of qisas shall be subject to


qisas vests in a minor or insane 1[:] 1[Provided further that where the principle of fasadfilarz is attracted, waiver of qisas shall be subject to the provisions of section 311.] (2) Where a victim has more than one wali, anyone of them may waive his right of qisas: Provided that the wali who does not waive the right of qisas shall be entitled to his share of diyat. (3) Where there are more than one victim, the waiver of the right of qisas by the wali of one victim shall not affect the right of qisas of the wali of the other victim. (4) Where there are more than one offenders, the waiver of the right of qisas against one offender shall not affect the right of qisas against the other offender. 310. Compounding of qisas (Sulh) (صلع) in qatli amd.__ (1) In the case of qatliamd, an adult sane wali may, at any time on accepting badalisulh, compound his right of qisas: 2[Provided that a female shall not be given in marriage or otherwise in badalisulh] 1[:] 1[Provided further that where the principle of fasadfilarz is attracted, compounding of the right of qisas shall be subject to the provisions of section 311.] (2) Where a wali is a minor or an insane, the wali of such minor or insane wali may compound the right of qisas on behalf of such minor or insane wali: Provided that the value of badalisulh shall not be less than the value of diyat.


of qisas on behalf of such minor or insane wali: Provided that the value of badalisulh shall not be less than the value of diyat. (3) Where the Government is the wali, it may compound the right of qisas: Provided that the value of badalisulh shall not be less than the value of diyat. (4) Where the badalisulh is not determined or is a property or a right the value of which cannot be determined in terms of money under Shari'ah (شریعہ) the right of qisas shall be deemed to have been compounded and the offender shall be liable to diyat. (5) Badalisulh may be paid or given on demand or on a deferred date as may be agreed upon between the offender and the wali. Explanation.__ In this section, Badalisulh means the mutually agreed compensation according to Shari'ah to be paid or given by the offender to a wali in cash or in kind or in the form of moveable or immovable property. 1Subs. & added by Act XLIII of 2016, ss. 4-5. 2Subs. by Act I of 2005, s. 6. Page 110 of 179 1[310A. Punishment for giving a female in marriage or otherwise in badlaesulh, wanni or swara. Whoever gives a female in marriage or otherwise compels her to enter into marriage, as badlaesulh, wanni, or swara or any other cus tom or practice under any name, in consideration of settling a civil dispute or a criminal liability, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for


or practice under any name, in consideration of settling a civil dispute or a criminal liability, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years but shall not be less than three years and shall also be liable to fine of five hundred thousand rupees.] 2[311. Ta'zir after waiver or compounding of right of qisas in qatliamd.__ Where all the wali do not waive or compound the right of qisas, or if the principle of fasadfilarz is attracted, the court may, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, punish an offender against whom the right of qisas has been waived or compounded with death or imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term of which may extend to fourteen years as ta'zir: Provided that if the offence has been committed in the name or on the pretext of honour, the punishment shall be imprisonment for life.] 312. Qatliamd after waiver or compounding of qisas.__ Where a wali commits qatliamd of a convict against whom the right of qisas has been waived under section 309 or compounded under section 310, such wali shall be punished with__ (a) qisas, if he had himself waived or compounded the right of qisas against the convict or had knowledge of such waiver of composition by another wali; or (b) diyat, if he had no knowledge of such waiver or composition. 313. Right of qisas in qatliamd.__ (1) Where there is only


wali; or (b) diyat, if he had no knowledge of such waiver or composition. 313. Right of qisas in qatliamd.__ (1) Where there is only one wali, he alone has the right of qisas in qatliamd but, if there are more than one, the right of qisas vests in each of them. (2) If the victim__ (a) has no wali, the Government shall have the right of qisas; or (b) has no wali other than a minor or insane or one of the wali is a minor or insane, the father or if he is not alive the paternal grandfather of such wali shall have the right of qisas on his behalf: Provided that, if the minor or insane wali has no father or paternal grandfather, how highsoever, alive and no guardian has been appointed by the court, the Government shall have the right of qisas on his behalf. 314. Execution of qisas in qatliamd .__ (1) Qisas in qatiliamd shall be executed by a functionary of the Government by causing death of the convict as the court may direct. (2) Qisas shall not be executed until all the wali are present at the time of execution, either personally or through their representatives authorised by them in writing in this behalf: Provided that where a wali or his representative fails to present himself on the date, time and place of execution of qisas after having been informed of the date, time and place as certified by the 1Subs. by Act


date, time and place of execution of qisas after having been informed of the date, time and place as certified by the 1Subs. by Act 26 of 2011, s.2 2Subs. by Act XLIII of 2016, s. 6. Page 111 of 179 court, an officer authorised by the court shall give permission for the execution of qisas and the Government shall cause execution of qisas in the absence of such wali. (3) If the convict is a woman who is pregnant, the court may, in consultation with an authorised medical officer, postpone the execution of qisas upto a period of two years after the birth of the child and during this period s he may be released on bail on furnishing of security to the satisfaction of the court or, if she is not so released she shall be dealt with as if sentenced to simple imprisonment. 315. Qatl shibhi-amd.__ Whoever, with intent to cause harm to the body or mind of any person, causes the death of that or of any other person by means of a weapon or an act which in the ordinary course of nature is not likely to cause death is said to commit qatlshibhi’amd. Illustration A in order to cause hurt strikes Z with a stick or stone which in the ordinary course of nature is not likely to cause death. Z dies as a result of such hurt. A shall be guilty of qatl shibhi’amd. 316. Punishment for qatl shibhi‘amd .__ Whoever commits qatl


death. Z dies as a result of such hurt. A shall be guilty of qatl shibhi’amd. 316. Punishment for qatl shibhi‘amd .__ Whoever commits qatl shibh -i-amd shall be liable to diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 1[twenty five years] as ta’zir. 317. Person committing qatl debarred from succession .__ Where a person committing qatli'amd or qatl shibhi'amd is an hei r or a beneficiary under a will, he shall be debarred from succeeding to the estate of the victim as an heir or a beneficiary. 318. Qatl-i-khata.__ Whoever, without any intention to cause the death of, or cause harm to, a person causes death of such person, either by mistake of act or by mistake of fact, is said to commit qatlikhata. Illustration (a) A aims at a deer but misses the target and kills Z who is standing by. A is guilty of qatlikhata. (b) A shoots at an object to be a boar but it turns out t o be a human being. A is guilty of qatlikhata. 319. Punishment for qatlikhata.__ Whoever commits qatlikhata shall be liable to diyat: Provided that, where qatlikhata is committed by any rash or negligent act, other than rash or negligent driving, the offender may, in addition to diyat, also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years as ta'zir. 320. Punishment for qatlikhata by rash or negligent driving .__ Whoever


of either description for a term which may extend to five years as ta'zir. 320. Punishment for qatlikhata by rash or negligent driving .__ Whoever commits qatlikhata by rash or negligent driving shall, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, in addition to diyat, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years. 1Subs. by Act I of 2005, s. 9 for “Fourteen Years”. Page 112 of 179 321. Qatlbissabab.__ Whoever, without any intention to cause death of, or cause harm to, any person, does any unlawful act which becomes a cause for the death of another person, is said to commit qatlbissabab. Illustration A unlawfully digs a pit in the thoroughfare, but without any intention to cause the death of, or harm to, any person. B while passing from there falls in it and is killed. A has committed qatlbissabab. 322. Punishment for qatlbissabab .__ Whoever commits qatlbissabab shall be liable to diyat. 323. Value of diyat.__ (1) The court shall, subject to the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah and keeping in view the financial position of the convict and the heirs of the victim, fix the value of diyat which shall not be less than the value of thirty thousand six hundred and thirty grams of silver. (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the Federal Government shall, by notification in the official Gazette, declare the value of silver, on the


silver. (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the Federal Government shall, by notification in the official Gazette, declare the value of silver, on the first day of July each year or on such date as it may deem fit, which shall be the value payable during a financial year. 324. Attempt to commit qatliamd .__ Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge, and under such circumstances, that, if he by that act caused qatl, he would be guilty of qatliamd, shall be punished with imprisonment for either description for a term which may extend to ten year 1[but shall not be less than five years if the offence has been committed in the name or on the pretext of honour] and shall also be liable to fine, and, if hurt is caused to any person by such act, the offender shall, in addition to the imprisonment and fine as aforesaid, be liable to the punishment provided for the hurt caused: Provided that, where the punishment for the hurt is qisas which is not executable, the offender shall be liable to arsh and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years. 325. 2[* * * * * * *] 326. Thug.__ Whoever shall have been habitually associated with any other or others for the purpose of committing robbery or childstealing by means of or accompanied with qatl, is a thug. 327. Punishment.__ Whoever is a thug, shall be


the purpose of committing robbery or childstealing by means of or accompanied with qatl, is a thug. 327. Punishment.__ Whoever is a thug, shall be punished with imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine. 328. Exposure and abandonment of child under twelve years by parent or person having care of it.__ Whoever being the father or mother of a child under the age of twelve years, or having the care of such child, shall expose or leave such child in any place with the intention of wholly abandoning such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. 1Ins. by Act I of 2005, s. 10. 2Omitted by Act XXXVII of 2022, s.2. Page 113 of 179 Explanation.__ This section is not intended to prevent the trial of the offender for qatliamd or qatlishibhiamd or qatlbissabab, as the case may be, if the child dies in consequence of the exposure. 1[328A. Cruelty to a child.__ Whoever willfully assaults, illtreats, neglects, abandons or does an act of omission or commission, that results in or has, potential to harm or injure the child by causing physical or psychological injury to him shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year and may extend upto three years, or with fine which shall not be less than twentyfive thousand rupees and may extend upto fifty thousand


year and may extend upto three years, or with fine which shall not be less than twentyfive thousand rupees and may extend upto fifty thousand rupees, or with both.] 329. Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body.__ Whoever, by secretly burying or otherwise disposing of the dead body of a child whether such child dies before or after or during its birth, intentionally conceals or endeavours to conceal the birth shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 330. Disbursement of diyat .__ The diyat shall be disbursed among the heirs of the victim according to their respective shares in inheritance: Provided that, where an heir fo regoes his share, the diyat shall not be recovered to the extent of his share. 331. Payment of diyat.__ (1) The diyat may be made payable in lump sum or in instalments spread over a period of 2[five years] from the date of the final judgement. (2) Where a convict fails to pay diyat or any part thereof within the period specified in sub section (1), the convict may be kept in jail and dealt with in the same manner as if sentenced to simple imprisonment until the diyat is paid full or may be released on bail if he furnishes security 2[or surety] equivalent to the amount of diyat to the satisfaction of the court 2[or may be released on parole as may be prescribed


security 2[or surety] equivalent to the amount of diyat to the satisfaction of the court 2[or may be released on parole as may be prescribed by the rule]. (3) Where a convict dies before the payment of diyat or any part thereof, it shall be recovered from his estate. 332. Hurt.__ (1) Whoever causes pain, harm, disease, infirmity or injury to any person or impairs, disables 3[, disfigures, defaces]or dismembers any organ of the body or part thereof of any person without causing his death, is said to cause hurt. (2) The following are the kinds of hurt:__ (a) Itlafiudw; (اتلاف عضو) b) itlafisalahiyyatiudw; (اتلاف صلاحیت عضو) c) shajjah; (شجہ) d) jurh (جرح) ; and (e) all kinds of other hurts. 1Ins. by Act X (Second Amdt.) of 2016, s. 5. 2Subs. ins. & added by Act XV of 2010, s. 2 (w.e.f. 3102007). Page 114 of 179 1[Explanation.__ disfigure means disfigurement of face or disfigurement or dismemberment of any organ or any part of the organ of the human body which impairs or injures or corrodes or deforms the symmetry or appearance of a person.] 333. Itlafiudw.__ Whoever dismembers, amputates, severs any limb or organ of the body of another person is said to cause Itlafiudw. 334. Punishment for itlafiudw.__ Whoever by doing any act with the intention of thereby causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person causes itlafiudw of any person, shall, in consultation with


person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person causes itlafiudw of any person, shall, in consultation with the authorised medical officer, be punished with qisas, and if the qisas is not executable keeping in view the principles of equality in accordance with the Injunctions of Islam, the offender shall be liable to arsh and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir. 335. Itlafisalahiyyatiudw.__ Whoever destroys or permanently impairs the functioning, power or capacity of an organ of the body of another person, or causes permanent disfigurement is said to cause itlafisalahiyyatiudw. 336. Punishment for itlafisalahiyyatiudw.__ Whoever, by doing any act with the intention of causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause hurt to any person, causes itlafisalahiyyatiudw of any person, shall, in consultation with the authorised medical officer, be punished with qisas and if the qisas is not executable keeping in view the principles of equality in accordance with the Injunctions of Islam, the offender shall be liable to arsh and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir. 1[336A. Hurt caused by corrosive substance. __ Whoever with the intention or knowingly causes or attempts to cause hurt by means of a corrosive substance or any substance which is deleterious to human body when it is swallowed, inhaled, comes


attempts to cause hurt by means of a corrosive substance or any substance which is deleterious to human body when it is swallowed, inhaled, comes into contact or received into human body or otherwise shall be said to cause hurt by corrosive substance: Explanation.__ In this subsection, unless the context otherwise requires, “corrosive substance” means a substance which may destroy, cause hurt, deface or dismember any organ of the human body and includes every kind of acid, poison, explosive or explosive substance, heating substance, noxious thing, arsenic or any other chemical which has a corroding effect and which is deleterious to human body. 336B. Punishment for hurt by corrosive substance. __ Whoever causes hurt by corrosive substance shall be punished with imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description which shall not be less than fourteen years and a minimum fine of one million rupees.] 337. Shajjah.__ (1) Whoever causes, on the head or face of any person, any hurt which does not amount to itlafiudw or itlafisalahiyyatiudw, is said to cause shajjah. (2) The following are the kinds of shajjah, namely:__ (a) ShajjahiKhafifah (شجہ خفیفہ) ; b) Shajjahimudihah (شجہ موضعہ;) 1Ins. & added by Act XXV (Second Amdt.) of 2011, s.2-3. Page 115 of 179 (c) Shajjahihashimah (شجہ ہاشمہ) ; d) Shajjahimunaqqilah (شجہ منقولہ) ; e) Shajjahiammah (شجہ امہ) ; and (f) Shajjahidamighah. (شجہ دامعنہ) 3) Whoever causes shajjah,__ (i) without exposing bone of the victim, is said to cause shajjahikhafifah ; (ii) by exposing any bone of the


دامعنہ) 3) Whoever causes shajjah,__ (i) without exposing bone of the victim, is said to cause shajjahikhafifah ; (ii) by exposing any bone of the victim without causing fracture, is said to cause shajjahimudihah ; (iii) by fracturing the bone of the victim, without dislocating it, is said to cause shajjahihashimah ; (iv) by causing fracture of the bone of the victim and thereby bone is dislocated, is said to cause shajjahimunaqqilah ; (v) by causing fracture of the skull of the victim so that the wound touches the membrane of the brain, is said to cause shajjahiammah ; and (vi) by causing fracture of the skull of the victim and the wound ruptures the membrane of the brain is said to cause shajjahidamighah. 337A. Punishment of shajjah. Whoever, by doing any act with the intention of thereby causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person, causes__ (i) shajjahikhafifah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years as ta'zir; (ii) shajjahimudihah to any person, shall, in consultation with the authorised medical officer, be punished with qisas, and if the qisas is not executable keeping in view the principles of equality in accordance with the Injunctions of Islam, the convict shall be liable to arsh which shall be five per cent of the diyat and may also be punished with


Injunctions of Islam, the convict shall be liable to arsh which shall be five per cent of the diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years as ta'zir; (iii) shajjahihashimah to any person, shall be liable to arsh which shall be ten per cent of the diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir; (iv) shajjahimunaqqilah to any person, shall be liable to arsh which shall be fifteen per cent of the diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir; (v) shajjahiammah to any person, shall be liable to arsh which shall be onethird of the diyat and may also be punished with impri sonment of either description Page 116 of 179 for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir ; and (vi) shajjahidamighah to any person shall be liable to arsh which shall be onehalf of diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to fourteen years as ta'zir. 337B. Jurh.__ (1) Whoever causes on any part of the body of a person, other than the head or face, a hurt which leaves a mark of the wound, whether temporary or permanent, is said to cause jurh. (2) Jurh رحج is of two kinds, namely :__ (a)


leaves a mark of the wound, whether temporary or permanent, is said to cause jurh. (2) Jurh رحج is of two kinds, namely :__ (a) Jaifah جائفہ ;and (b) Ghayrjaifah. غیر جائفہ 337C. Jaifah.__ Whoever causes jurh in which the injury extends to the body cavity of the trunk, is said to cause jaifah. 337D. Punishment for jaifah.__ Whoever by doing any act with the intention of causing hurt to a person or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause hurt to such person, causes jaifah to such person, shall be liable to arsh which shall be onethird of the diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir. 337E. Ghayrjaifah.__ (1) Whoever causes jurh which does not amount to jaifah, is said to cause ghayrjaifah. (2) The following are the kinds of ghayrjaifah, namely: (a) Damiyah; دامیہ ; b) badi’ah; باضغہ ; c) mutalahimah; متلا حصہ ; d) mudihah; موضعہ ; e) hashimah ہاشمہ ; and (f) munaqqilah. منقلہ ; 3) Whoever causes ghayrjaifah__ (i) in which the skin is ruptured and bleeding occurs, is said to cause damiyah ; (ii) by cutting or incising the flesh without exposing the bone, is said to cause badi'ah ; (iii) by lacerating the flesh, is said to cause mutalahimah; (iv) by exposing the bone, is said to cause mudihah; Page 117 of 179 (v) by causing fracture of a bone without dislocating it, is said to


exposing the bone, is said to cause mudihah; Page 117 of 179 (v) by causing fracture of a bone without dislocating it, is said to cause hashimah; and (vi) by fracturing and dislocating the bone, is said to cause munaqqilah. 337F. Punishment of ghayrjaifah. Whoever by doing any act with the intention of causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause hurt to any person, causes__ (i) damiyah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year as ta'zir; (ii) badi’ah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years as ta'zir; (iii) mutalahimah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years as ta'zir; (iv) mudihah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years as ta'zir; (v) hashimah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years as ta’zir; and (vi) munaqqilah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punish ed with imprisonment of either description


years as ta’zir; and (vi) munaqqilah to any person, shall be liable to daman and may also be punish ed with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years as ta'zir. 337G. Punishment for hurt by rash or negligent driving . Whoever causes hurt by rash or negligent driving shall be liable to arsh or daman specified for the kind of hurt caused and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years as ta'zir. 337H. Punishment for hurt by rash or negligent act. __(1) Whoever causes hurt by rash or negligent act, other than rash or negligent driving, shall be liable to arsh or daman specified for the kind of hurt caused and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years as ta'zir. (2) Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine, or with both. 337I. Punishment for causing hurt by mistake (khata).__ Whoever causes hurt by mistake (Khata) shall be liable to arsh or daman specified for the kind of hurt caused. 337J. Causing hurt by means of a poison .__ Whoever administers to, or causes to be taken by, any person, any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or such


a poison .__ Whoever administers to, or causes to be taken by, any person, any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or such other thing with intent to cause hurt to such person, or with intent to commit or to facilitate the commission of an Page 118 of 179 offence, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause hurt may, in addition to the punishment or arsh or daman provided for the kind of hurt caused, be punished, having regard to the nature of the hurt caused, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years. 337K. Causing hurt to extort confession, or to compel restorati on of property .__ Whoever causes hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer or any person interested in the sufferer any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of any offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the sufferer, or any person interested in the sufferer, to restore, or to cause the restoration of, any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security shall, in addition to the punishment of qisas, arsh or daman, as the case may be, provided for the kind of hurt caused, be punished, having regard to the nature of the hurt caused, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend


of hurt caused, be punished, having regard to the nature of the hurt caused, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta’zir. 337L. Punishment for other hurt.__ (1) Whoever causes hurt, not mentioned hereinbefore, which endangers life or which causes the sufferer is to remain in severe bodily pain for twenty days or more or renders him unable to follow his ordinary pursuits for twenty days or more, shall be liable to daman and also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years. (2) Whoever causes hurt not covered by subsection (1) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with daman or with both. 337M. Hurt not liable to qisas .__ Hurt shall not be liable to qisas in the following cases, namely:__ (a) when the offender is a minor or insane: Provided that he shall be liable to arsh and also to ta'zir to be determined by the court having regard to the age of offender, circumstances of the case and the nature of hurt caused; (b) when an offender at the instance of the victim causes hurt to him: Provided that the offender may be liable to ta'zir provided for the kind of hurt caused by him; (c) when the offender has caused itlafiudw of a physically imperfect organ of the victim and the convict does not suffer from similar physical


him; (c) when the offender has caused itlafiudw of a physically imperfect organ of the victim and the convict does not suffer from similar physical imperfection of such organ: Provided that the offender shall be liable to arsh and may also be liable to ta'zir provided for the kind of hurt caused by him; and (d) when the organ of the offender liable to qisas is missing: Provided that the offender shall be liable to arsh and may also be liable to ta'zir provided for the kind of hurt caused by him. Page 119 of 179 Illustrations (i) A amputates the right ear of Z, the half of which was already missing. If A’s right ear is perfect, he shall be liable to arsh and not qisas. (ii) If in the above illustration , Z’s ear is physically perfect but wi thout power of hearing, A shall be liable to qisas because the defect in Z's ear is not physical. (iii) If in illustration (i) Z’s ear is pierced. A shall be liable to qisas because such minor defect is not physical imperfection. 337N. Cases in which qisas for hurt shall not be enforced.__ (1) The qisas for a hurt shall not be enforced in the following cases, namely :__ (a) when the offender dies before execution of qisas ; (b) when the organ of the offender liable to qisas is lost before the execution of qisas: Provided that offender shall be liable to arsh, and may also be liable


the offender liable to qisas is lost before the execution of qisas: Provided that offender shall be liable to arsh, and may also be liable to ta'zir provided for the kind of hurt caused by him; (c) when the victim waives the qisas or compounds the offence with badlisulh ; or (d) when the right of qisas devolves on the person who cannot claim qisas against the offender under this Chapter: Provided that the offender shall be liable to arsh, if there is any wali other than the offender, and if there is no wali other than the offender he shall be liable to ta'zir provided for the kind of hurt caused by him. (2) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter, in all cases of hurt, the court may, having regard to the kind of hurt caused by him, in addition to payment of arsh, award ta'zir to an offender who is a previous convict, habitual or hardened, desperate of dangerous criminal 1[or the offence has been committed by him in the name or on the pretext of honour]1[:] 1[Provided that the ta’zir shall not be less than onethird of the maximum imprisonment provided for the hurt caused if the offender is a previous convict, habitual, hardened, desperate or dangerous criminal or if the offence has been committed by him in the name or on the pretext of honour.] 337O. Wali in case of hurt. In the case of hurt the wali shall be– (a) the victim: Provided that, if


the pretext of honour.] 337O. Wali in case of hurt. In the case of hurt the wali shall be– (a) the victim: Provided that, if the victim is a minor or insane, his right of qisas shall be exercised by his father or paternal grandfather, howhighsoever; (b) the heirs of the victim, if the later dies before the execution of qisas ; and (c) the Government, in the absence of the victim or the heirs of the victim. 1Added, subs & ins. by Act I of 05, s.11. Page 120 of 179 337P. Execution of qisas for hurt.__ (1) Qisas shall be executed in public by an authorized medical officer who shall before such execution examine the offender and take due care so as to ensure that the execution of qisas does not cause the death of the offender or exceed the hurt caused by him to the victim. (2) The wali shall be present at the time of execution and if the wali or his representative is not present, after having been informed of the date, time and place by the court an officer authorised by the court in this behalf shall give permission for the execution of qisas. (3) If the convict is a woman who is pregnant, the court may, in consultation with an authorised medical officer, postpone the execution of qisas up to a period of two years after the birth of the child and during this period she may be released on bail on furnishing


up to a period of two years after the birth of the child and during this period she may be released on bail on furnishing of security to the satisfaction of the court or, if she is not so released, shall be dealt with as if sentenced to simple imprisonment. 337Q. Arsh for single organs. The arsh for causing itlaf of an organ which is found singly in a human body shall be equivalent to the value of diyat. Explanation.__ Nose and tongue are included in the organs which are found singly in a human body. 337R. Arsh for organs in pairs.__ The arsh for causing itlaf of organs found in a human body in pairs shall be equivalent to the value of diyat and if itlaf is caused to one of such organs the amount of arsh shall be onehalf of the diyat : Provided that, where the victim has only one such organ or his other organ is missing or has already become incapacitated the arsh for causing itlaf of the existing or capable organ shall be equal to the value of diyat. Explanation.__ Hands, feet, eyes, lips and breasts are included in the organs which are found in a human body in pairs. 337S. Arsh for the organs in quadruplicate . The arsh for causing itlaf of organs found in a human body in a set of four shall be equal to__ (a) onefourth of the diyat, if the itlaf is one of such organs; (b) onehalf


body in a set of four shall be equal to__ (a) onefourth of the diyat, if the itlaf is one of such organs; (b) onehalf of the diyat, if the itlaf is of two of such organs; (c) threefourth of the diyat, if the itlaf is of three such organs; and (d) full diyat, if the itlaf is of all the four organs. Explanation.__ Eyelids are organs which are found in a human body in a set of four. 337T. Arsh for fingers.__ (1) The arsh for causing itlaf of a finger of a hand or foot shall be one tenth of the diyat. (2) The arsh for causing itlaf of a joint of a finger shall be onethirteenth of the diyat : Page 121 of 179 Provided that where the itlaf is of a joint of a thumb, the arsh shall be onetwentieth of the diyat. 337U. Arsh for teeth.__ The arsh for causing itlaf of a tooth, other than a milk tooth shall be onetwentieth of the diyat. Explanation.__ The impairment of the portion of a tooth outside the gum amounts to causing itiaf of a tooth. (2) The arsh for causing itlaf of twenty or more teeth shall be equal to the value of diyat. (3) Where the itlaf is of a milk tooth, the accused shall be liable to daman and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year: Provided that, where itlaf of a milk


may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year: Provided that, where itlaf of a milk tooth impedes the growth of a new tooth, the accused shall be liable to arsh specified in subsection (1). 337V. Arsh for hair.__ (1) Whoever uproots__ (a) all the hair of the head, beard, mustaches, eyebrow, eyelashes or any other part of the body shall be liable to arsh equal to diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may exte nd to three years as ta'zir; (b) one eyebrow shall be liable to arsh equal to onehalf of the diyat ; and (c) one eyelash, shall be liable to arsh equal to onefourth of the diyat. (2) Where the hair of any part of the body of the victim are forcibly removed by any process not covered under subsection (1), the accused shall be liable to daman and imprisonment of either description which may extend to one year. 337W. Merger of arsh.__ (1) Where an accused causes more than one hurt, he shall be liable to arsh specified for each hurt separately: Provided that, where__ (a) hurt is caused to an organ, the accused shall be liable to arsh for causing hurt to such organ and not for arsh for causing hurt to any part of such organ; and (b) the wounds join together and form a single wound, the accused shall be liable to arsh for


to any part of such organ; and (b) the wounds join together and form a single wound, the accused shall be liable to arsh for one wound. Illustrations (i) A amputates Z’s fingers of the right hand and then at the same time amputates that hand from the joint of his wrist. There is separate arsh for hand and for fingers. A shall, however, be liable to arsh specified for hand only. (ii) A twice stabs Z on his thigh. Both the wounds are so close to each other that they form into one wound. A shall be liable to arsh for one wound only. Page 122 of 179 (2) Where, after causing hurt to a person, the offender causes death of such person by committing qatl liable to diyat, arsh shall merge into such diyat : Provided that the death is caused before the healing of the wound caused by such hurt. 337X. Payment of arsh.__ (1) The arsh may be made payable in a lump sum or in instalments spread over a period of 1[five years] from the date of the final judgement. (2) Where a convict fails to pay arsh or any part thereof wi thin the period specified in subsection (1), the convict may be kept in jail and dealt with in the same manner as if sentenced to simple imprisonment until arsh is paid in full or may be released on bail if he furnishes security 1[or surety] equal to the a mount of arsh


until arsh is paid in full or may be released on bail if he furnishes security 1[or surety] equal to the a mount of arsh to the satisfaction of the court 1[or may be released on parole as may be prescribed by the rules.] (3) Where a convict dies before the payment of arsh or any part thereof, it shall be recovered from his estate. 337Y. Value of daman.__ (1) The value of daman may be determined by the court keeping in view. (a) the expenses incurred on the treatment of victom ; (b) loss or disability caused in the functioning or power of any organ; and (c) the compensation for the anguish suffered by the victim;. 1[(1a) The daman may be made payable in lump sum or in installments spread over a period of five years from the date of the final judgement.] and 1[(2) Where a convict fails to pay daman or any part thereof within the period specified in sub section (la), the convict may be kept in jail and dealt with in the same manner as if sentenced to simple imprisonment until daman is paid in full or may be released on bail if he furnishes security or surety equivalent to the amount of daman to the satisfaction of the court or may be released on parole as may be prescribed by the rules.] 337Z. Disbursement of arsh or daman.__ The arsh or daman shall be payable to the victim or, if the victim dies, to


by the rules.] 337Z. Disbursement of arsh or daman.__ The arsh or daman shall be payable to the victim or, if the victim dies, to his heirs according to their respective shares in inheritance. 338. IsqatiHamal(اسقاط حمل) .__ Whoever causes a woman with child whose organs have not been formed, to miscarry, if such miscarriage is not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the women, or providing necessary treatment to her, is said to cause 'isqatihaml'. Explanation.__ A women who causes herself to miscarry is within the meaning of this section. 338A. Punishment for Isqatihaml .__ Whoever causes isqatihaml shall be liable to punishment as ta'zir__ 1Subs, ins & added by Act XV of 2010, ss.34 (w.e.f. 3102007). Page 123 of 179 (a) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to th ree years, if isqatihaml is caused with the consent of the woman; or (b) with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, if isqatihaml is caused without the consent of the woman : Provided that, if as a result of isqatihaml, any hurt is caused to woman or she dies, the convict shall also be liable to the punishment provided for such hurt or death as the case may be. 338B. Isqatijanin (نی اسقاط جن).__ Whoever causes a woman with child some of whose limbs or organs have been formed to miscarry, if such miscarriage is not caused in good faith for


a woman with child some of whose limbs or organs have been formed to miscarry, if such miscarriage is not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, is said to cause isqatijanin. Explanation.__ A woman who causes hereself to miscarry is within the meaning of this section. 338C. Punishment for Isqatijanin.__ Whoever causes Isqatijanin shall be liable to__ (a) onetwentieth of the diyat if the child is born dead; (b) full diyat if the child is born alive but dies as a result of any act of the offender; and (c) imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years as ta'zir: Provided that, if there are more than on e child in the womb of the woman, the offender shall be liable to separate diyat or ta'zir, as the case may be, for every such child: Provided further that if, as a result of isqatijanin, any hurt is caused to the woman or she dies, the offender shall also be liable to the punishment provided for such hurt or death, as the case may be. 338D. Confirmation of sentence of death by way of qisas or ta’zir, etc.__ A sentence of death awarded by way of qisas or ta’zir, or a sentence of qisas awarded for causing hurt, shall not be executed, unless it is confirmed by the High Court. 338E. Waiver or compounding of offences.__ (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter and section 345 of


it is confirmed by the High Court. 338E. Waiver or compounding of offences.__ (1) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter and section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), all offences under this Chapter may be waived or compounded and the provisions of sections 309 1[,310 and 311] shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to the waiver or compounding of such offences: Provided that, where an offence has been waived or compounded, the court may, in its discretion having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, acquit or award ta’zir to the offender according to the nature of the offence 2[:] 1[Provided further that where an offence under this Chapter has been committed and the principle of fasadfilarz is attracted, the court having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case shall punish an offender with imprisonment or fine as provided for that offence.] 1Subs. by Act XLIII of 2016, s. 7. 2Subs. by Act I of 05, s.12. Page 124 of 179 (2) All questions relatin g to waiver or compounding of an offence or awarding of punishment under section 310, whether before or after the passing of any sentence, shall be determined by trial court : Provided that where the sentence of qisas or any other sentence is waived or com pounded during the pendency of an appeal, such questions may be determined by the appellate court. 338F. Interpretation.__ In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this Chapter, and in


appeal, such questions may be determined by the appellate court. 338F. Interpretation.__ In the interpretation and application of the provisions of this Chapter, and in respect of matter ancillary or akin thereto, the court shall be guided by the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah. 338G. Rules.__ 1[(1)] The Government may, in consultation with the Council of Islamic Ideology, by notification in the official Gazette, make such rules as it may cons ider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Chapter. 1[(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (1), the Federal Government may, by Notification in the official Gazette, make rules regarding the following matters, namely:__ (a) providing mechanism for creation of a fund, which shall be nonlapsable and exempted from taxes, for the purpose of making of payment of diyat, arsh and daman of the convicts, who, on account of poverty and weak financial position are confined in jails for want of making the said payment; (b) facility of extending soft loans out of the said fund to the convicts enabling them to satisfy the claim of legal heirs of the deceased or victims in respect of diyat, arsh and daman; (c) in appropriate cases release of such prisoners on parole by the court who after having served out the substantive sentence of imprisonment, if any, are confined in jails on account of nonpayment of diyat, arsh and daman; (d) providing jobs to the said convicts, other than the Government dep artment in


in jails on account of nonpayment of diyat, arsh and daman; (d) providing jobs to the said convicts, other than the Government dep artment in the work places attached with the jails or through the social organizations or philanthropists, enabling the convicts to disburse the amount paid out of the fund or extended through loans; (e) mechanism for protecting rights of the victims for the purpose of diyat, arsh and daman; and (f) any other matter for which the rules may be necessary to carry out the aforesaid purposes.] 338H. Saving.__ (1) Nothing in this Chapter, except sections 309, 310 and 338E, shall apply to cases pending before any court immediately before the commencement of the Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 1990 (VII of 1990), or to the offences committed before such commencement]. 1Renumbered & added by Act XV of 2010, s.5 (w.e.f. 3102007) Page 125 of 179 1[CHAPTER XVI A] OF WRONGFUL RESTRAINT AND WRONGFUL CONFINEMENT 339. Wrongful restraint. Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed, is said wrongfully to restrain that person. Exception.__ The obstruction of a private way over land or water which a person in good faith believes himself to have a lawful right to obstruct, is not an offence within the meaning of this section. Illustration A obstructs a path along which Z has a right to pass, A not believing in good faith that he has


of this section. Illustration A obstructs a path along which Z has a right to pass, A not believing in good faith that he has a right to stop the path. Z is thereby prevented from passing. A wrongfully restrains Z. 340. Wrongful confinement. Whoever wrongfully restrains any person in such a manner as to prevent that pers on from proceeding beyond certain circumscribing limits, is said “wrongfully to confine” that person. Illustrations (a) A causes Z to go within a walled space, and locks Z in. Z is than prevented from proceeding in any direction beyond the circumscribing l ine of wall. A wrongfully confines Z. (b) A places men with firearms at the outlets of a building, and tells Z that they will fire at Z if Z attempts to leave the building. A wrongfully confines Z. 341. Punishment for wrongful restrains. Whoever wrongfully restrains any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to 2[one thousand five hundred rupees], or with both. 342. Punishment for wrongful confinement. Whoever wrongfully confines any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to 2[three thousand rupees], or with both. 343. Wrongful confinement for three or more days. Whoever wrongfully confines any person for three days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may


more days. Whoever wrongfully confines any person for three days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 344. Wrongful confinement for ten or more days. Whoever wrongfully confines any p erson for ten days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 345. Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued. Whoever keeps any person in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly issued, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter. 1Ins. by Act No II of 1997, s.7. 2Subs. by Ord. 86 of 02, s.2 & Sch.I. Page 126 of 179 346. Wrongful confinement in secret. Whoever wrongfully confines any person in such manner as to indicate an intention that the confinement of such person may not be known to any person interested in the person so confined, or to any public servant, or that the place of such confinement may not be known to or discovered by any such person or public servant as hereinbefore mentioned, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to


by any such person or public servant as hereinbefore mentioned, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement. 347. Wrongful confinement to extort property or cons train to illegal act. Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined, or from any person interested in the person confined, any property or valuable security or of constraining the person confined or any person interested in such person to do anything illegal or to give any information which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 348. Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property. Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined or any person interested in the person confined any confession or any in formation which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the person confined or any person interested in the person confined to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a


to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 1Of Criminal Force and Assault 349. Force. A person is said to use force to another if he causes motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion to that other, or if he causes to any substance such motion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion as brings that substance into contact with any part of that other's body, or with anything which that other is wearing or carrying, or with anything so situated that such contact affects that other's sense of feeling : Provided that the person causing the m otion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion, causes that motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion in one of the three ways hereinafter described : First.__By his own bodily power. Secondly.__ By disposing any substance in such a manner that the motion or change or cessation of motion takes place without any further act on his part, or on the part of any other person. Thirdly.__ By inducing any animal to move, to change its motion, or to cease to move. 350. Criminal force. Whoever intentionally uses force to any person, without that person's consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending by the use of such force to cause, or knowing it


without that person's consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending by the use of such force to cause, or knowing it to be likely that by the use of such force he will cause injury, fear or annoyance to the person to whom the force is used, is said to use criminal force to that other. Illustrations (a) Z is sitting in a moored boat on a river. A unfastens the moorings, and thus intentionally causes the boat to drift down the stream. Here A intentionally lAs to punishment for an offence under s. 354 enquired into by a Council of Elders in a Punjab Frontier District, in the N.W.F.P. or in Baluchistan see the Frontier Crime Regulation, 1901 (3 of 1901), s.12. Page 127 of 179 causes motion to Z, and he does this by disposing substances in such a manner that the motion is produced without any other action on any person’s part. A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done so without Z’s consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending or knowin g it to be likely that this use of force will cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, A has used criminal force to Z. (b) Z is riding in a chariot. A lashes Z’s horses, and thereby causes them to quicken their pace. Here A has caused change of motion to Z by inducing the animals to change their motion. A


thereby causes them to quicken their pace. Here A has caused change of motion to Z by inducing the animals to change their motion. A has therefore used force to Z; and if A has done this without Z’s consent, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy Z, A has used criminal force to Z. (c) Z is riding in a palanquin. A, intending to rob Z, seizes the pole and stops the palanquin. Here A has caused cessation of motion to Z, and he has done this by his own bodily power. A has therefore used force to Z; and as A has acted thus intentionally, without Z’s consent, in order to the commission of an offence. A has used criminal force to Z. (d) A intentionally pushes against Z in the street. Here A has by his own bodily power moved his own person so as to bring it into contact with Z. He has therefore intentiona lly used force to Z; and if he has done so without Z’s consent, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy Z, he has used criminal force to Z. (e) A throws a stone, intending or knowing it to be likely that the stone will be thus brought into contact with Z, or with Z’s clothes, or with something carried by Z, or that it will strike water, and dash up the water against Z’s


with Z, or with Z’s clothes, or with something carried by Z, or that it will strike water, and dash up the water against Z’s clothes or something carried by Z. Here, if the throwing of the stone produce the effect of causing any substance to come into contact with Z, or Z’s clothes, A has used force to Z; and if he did so without Z’s consent, intending thereby to injure, frighten or annoy Z, he has used criminal force to Z. (f) A intentionally pulls up a woman's veil. Here A intentionally uses force to her, and if he does so without her consent intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy her, he has used criminal force to her. (g) Z is bathing, A pours into the bath water which he knows to be boiling. Here A intentionally by his own bodily power causes such motion in the boiling water as brings that water into contact with Z, or with other water so situated that such contact must affect Z’s sense of feeling: A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done this without Z’s consent intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, A has used criminal force. (h) A incites a dog to spring upon Z, without Z’s consent. Here, if A i ntends to cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, he uses


incites a dog to spring upon Z, without Z’s consent. Here, if A i ntends to cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, he uses criminal force to Z. 351. Assault. Whoever makes any gesture, or any preparation intending or knowing it to be likely that such gesture or preparation will cause any person present to apprehend that h e who makes that gesture or preparation is about to use criminal force to that person, is said to commit an assault. Page 128 of 179 Explanation.__ Mere words do not amount to an assault. But the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a mea ning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault. Illustrations (a) A shakes his fist at Z, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe that A is about to strike Z. A has committed an assault. (b) A begins to unloose the muzzle of a ferocious dog, intending, or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe that he is about to cause the dog to attack Z. A has committed an assault upon Z. (c) A takes up a stick, saying to Z, “I wi1l give you a beating”. Here, though the words used by A could in no case amount to an assault, and though the mere gesture, unaccompanied by any other circumstances, might not amount to an assault, the gesture


in no case amount to an assault, and though the mere gesture, unaccompanied by any other circumstances, might not amount to an assault, the gesture explained by the words may amount to an assault. 352. Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to 1[one thousand five hundred rupees], or with both. Explanation.–– Grave and sudden provocation will not mitigate the punishment for an offence under this section, if the provocation is sought or voluntarily provoked by the offender as an excuse for the offence, or if the provocation is given by anything done in obedience to the law, or by a public servant, in the lawful exercise of the powers of such public servant, or if the provocation is given by anything done in the lawful exercise of the right of private defence. Whether the provocation was grave and sudden enough to mitigate the offence, is a question of fact. 353. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public


the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 354. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of e ither description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 2[354A. Assault or use of criminal force to woman and stripping her of her clothes._ Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any women and strips her of her clothes and, in that condition, exposes 1Subs. by Ord. No. 86 of 2002, s.2 and SchI. 2Ins. by Ord. XXIV of 1984, s.2. Page 129 of 179 her to the public view, shall be punished 1[***] with imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.] 355. Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given


grave provocation. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 356. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person i n attempting to commit theft on any property which that person is then wearing or carrying shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 357. Assault or criminal force in att empt wrongfully to confine a person. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to 2[three thousand rupees], or with both. 358. Assault or criminal force on grave provocation. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to 2[six hundred rupees], or with both. Explanation.__ The last section is subject to the same Explanation as section 352. Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour 359.


rupees], or with both. Explanation.__ The last section is subject to the same Explanation as section 352. Of Kidnapping, Abduction, Slavery and Forced Labour 359. Kidnapping. Kidnapping is of two kinds: kidnapping from 3[Pakistan], and kidnapping from lawful guardianship. 360. Kidnapping from Pakistan. Whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of 3[Pakistan] without the consent of that person, or of some person l egally authorised to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from 3[Pakistan]. 361. Kidnapping from lawful guardianship. Whoever takes or entices any minor under fourteen years of age if a male, or under sixteen years of age if a fe male, or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such minor or person from lawful guardianship. Explanation.__ The words “lawful guardian” in this section include any person lawfully entrusted with the care or custody of such minor or other person. Exception.__ This section does not extend to the act of any person who in good faith believes himself to be the father of an illegitimate child, or who in good faith believes himself to be entitled to the lawful custody of such child, unless such act is committed for an immoral or unlawful purpose. 362. Abduction. Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that


purpose. 362. Abduction. Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person. 1Omitted by the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act No. XXVII of 2025), s.2 2Subs. by Ord. No. 86 of 2002, s.2 and SchI. 3Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (21 of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (w.e.f. 14th October, 1955). Page 130 of 179 363. Punishments for kidnapping. Whoever kidnaps any person from 1[Pakistan] or from lawful guardianship, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 364. Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be murdered or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered, shall be punished with 2[imprisonment for life] or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Illustrations (a) A kidnaps Z from 1[Pakistan], intending or knowing it to be likely that Z may be sacrificed to an idol. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b) A forcibly carries or entices B away from his home in order that B may be murdered. A has committed the offence defined in this section. 3[364A. Kidnapping or abducting a person under the 4[age of fourteen]. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any


A has committed the offence defined in this section. 3[364A. Kidnapping or abducting a person under the 4[age of fourteen]. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person under the 4[age of fourteen] in order that such person may be murdered or subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to the lust of any person or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being murdered or subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, or to the lust of any person shall be punished with death or with 2[imprisonment for life] or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years and shall not be less than seven years.] 365. Kidnapping or ab ducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person with intent to cause that person to be secretly and wrongfully confined, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may ext end to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 4[365A. Kidnapping or abducting for extorting property, valuable security, etc.__ Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person for the purpose of extorting from the person kidnapped or abducted, or from any pe rson interested in the person kidnapped or abducted, any property, whether movable or immovable, or valuable security, or to compel any person to comply with any other demand, whether in cash or otherwise, for obtaining release of the person kidnapped or abducted, shall be punished with 5[death or] imprisonment for


any other demand, whether in cash or otherwise, for obtaining release of the person kidnapped or abducted, shall be punished with 5[death or] imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to forfeiture of property.] 6[365B. Kidnapping, abducting or inducting woman to compel for marriage etc .__ Whoever kidnaps or abducts any woman with intent that she may be compelled, or knowing it to be likely that she will be compelled, to marry any person against her will, or in order that she may be forced, or seduced to illicit intercourse, or knowing it to be likely that she will be forced or seduced to illicit intercourse, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine; and whoever by means of criminal intimidation as defined in this Code or of abuse of authority or any other method of compulsion, induces any woman to go from any place with intent that she may be, or 1Subs. by the Central Laws (Statue Reform) Ordinance, 1960 (21 of 1960), s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (w.e.f. 14th October, 1955), for “the Provinces and the Capital of the Federation” which had been subs. by A. O., 1949, Arts. 3(2) ad 4, for “British India”. 2Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (12 of 1972), s. 2 and Sch., for “transportation for life”. 3S. 364A ins. by the Criminal Laws Amdt. Act, 1958 (34 of 1958), s. 2. 4Subs. & Ins. by Act III of 1990, s.2 & s.3. 5Ins. by


by the Criminal Laws Amdt. Act, 1958 (34 of 1958), s. 2. 4Subs. & Ins. by Act III of 1990, s.2 & s.3. 5Ins. by Act II of 1991, s.2. 6Ins. by Act. VI of 06, ss. 2 & 3. Page 131 of 179 knowing that it is likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall also be punishable as aforesaid.] 1366. [Kidnapping, abducting or inducing woma n to compel her marriage, etc.] Rep. by the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VII of 1979), s. 19 (w.e.f. the 10th day of February, 1979). 2[366A. Procuration of minor girl. Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any minor girl under the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such girl may be, or knowing that it is likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment which m ay extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.] 3[366B. Importation of girl from foreign country. Whoever imports into Pakistan from any country outside Pakistan any girl under the age of twentyone years with intent that she may be, or knowing it to be likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.] 367. Kidnapping or abducting in


another person, shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.] 367. Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to grievous hurt, slavery, etc. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be subjected, or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected to grievous hurt, or slavery, 4* * * or knowing it to be likely that such person will be so subjected or disposed of, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 5[367A. Kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person to unnatural lust. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any person in order that such person may be subjected, or may be so disposed of as to be put in danger of being subjected, to the unnatural lust of any person, or knowing it to be likely that such person will be so subjected or disp osed of, shall be punished with death or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to twentyfive years, and shall also be liable to fine.] 368. Wrongfully concealing or keeping in confinement, kidnapped or abducted person. Whoever, knowing that any person has been kidnapped or has been abducted, wrongfully conceals or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or


or confines such person, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had kidnapped or abducted such person with the same intention or knowledge, or for the same purpose as that with or for which he conceals or detains such person in confinement. 369. Kidnapping or abducting child under ten years with intent to steal from its persons. Whoever kidnaps or abducts any child under the age of ten years with the intention of taking dishonestly any moveable property from the person of such child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 369A. 6* * * * * * * 1 This section was amended by the Indian Penal Code (Arndt.) Act, 1923 (20 of 1923), s. 2. 2 Ss. 366A and 366B were ins. ibid., s. 3. 3 Section 366B as amended by A. 0., 1949, Ord. 21 of 1960. Ord. 1 of 1961 have been subs. by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, 1981 (27 of 1981), s. 3 and II Sch., to read as above. 4 The words “or to the unnatural lust of any person,” omitted by the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (7 of 1979),s.19 (w.e.f. 10th Fehruary,1979). 5 Ins. by Act VI of 06, ss.2-3. 6Omitted by Act XXXIV of 2018,s.16(3). Page 132 of 179 370. Buying or disposing of any person as a slave. Whoever imports, exports, removes, buys, sells


by Act XXXIV of 2018,s.16(3). Page 132 of 179 370. Buying or disposing of any person as a slave. Whoever imports, exports, removes, buys, sells or disposes of any person as a slave, or accepts, receives or detains against his will any person as a slave, shall be punished with impri sonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 371. Habitual dealing in slaves. Whoever habitually imports, exports, removes, buys, sells, traffics or deals in slaves, shall be punished with 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 2[371A.__ Selling person for purposes of prostitution, etc . Whoever sells, lets to hire, or otherwise disposes of any per son with intent that such person shall at any time be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such person will at any time be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to twentyfive years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanations.__ (a) When a female is sold, let for hire, or otherwise disposed of to a prostitute or to any person who keeps or manages a brothel, the person so disposing of such female shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have


any person who keeps or manages a brothel, the person so disposing of such female shall, until the contrary is proved, be presumed to have disposed of her with the intent that she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution. (b) For the purposes of this section and section 371B, “illicit intercourse” means sexual intercourse between persons not united by marriage. 371B. Buying person for purposes of prostitution, etc .__ Whoever buys, hires or otherwise obtains possession of any person with intent that such person sha ll at any time be employed or used for the purpose of prostitution or illicit intercourse with any person or for any unlawful and immoral purpose, or knowing it to be likely that such person will at any time be employed or used for any such purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to twentyfive years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.__ Any prostitute or any person keeping or managing a brothel, who buys, hires or otherwise obtains possession of a female shall, until the c ontrary is proved, be presumed to have obtained possession of such female with the intent that she shall be used for the purpose of prostitution.] 3372. [Selling minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.] Rep. by the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VIl of 1979), s. 19 (w.e.f. the 10th day of February, 1979). 3373. [Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.] Rep. by the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood)


19 (w.e.f. the 10th day of February, 1979). 3373. [Buying minor for purposes of prostitution, etc.] Rep. by the Offence of Zina (Enforcement of Hudood) Ordinance, 1979 (VlI of 1979), s. 19 (w.e.f the 10th day of February, 1979). 4[374. Unlawful compulsory labour.__ (1)] Whoever unlawfully compels any person to labour against the will of that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 1Subs. by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972, (12 of 1972), s.2, and Sch., for “transportation of life” 2Ins. by Act. VI of 06, s. 4. 3This section was amended by the Indian Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1924 (5 of 1924) s. 2 and the Indian Criminal Law (Amdt.) Act, 1924 (18 of 1924), s.2. 4S. 374 was renumbered as subsection (1) of that section by the Pakistan Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1958 (36 of 1958), s. 2. Page 133 of 179 1[(2) Whoever compels a prisoner of war or a protected person to serve in the armed forces of Pakistan shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year. Explanation.__ In this section the expressions “prisoner of war” and “protected person” shall have the same meaning as have been assigned to them respectively by Article 4 of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of August 12, 1949, and Article 4 of the Geneva Convention Relative to the