An accused of 16 years, committed theft, he would be liable to__________________?
Correct answer: D. Tazir
- A. Hadd
- B. None of above
- C. Bath A and B
- D. Tazir
Explanation
A person below the age required for hadd liability is not subjected to the hadd punishment, but may be dealt with under tazir. Thus, the 16-year-old is liable to tazir rather than hadd.
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