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As per section 5(f) of the National Accountability Ordinance, 1999 "Code" means______________?

Correct answer: B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

  • A. Pakistan Penal Code
  • B. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

In the Ordinance, “Code” refers to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, which governs criminal investigation and trial procedure. The Pakistan Penal Code is the substantive criminal law and is not the defined term here.

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