In case of Non Muslim accused under the Offence of Zina Ordinance, 1979 the Presiding Officer may be________________?
Correct answer: D. Both A and B
- A. A Muslim
- B. A Non-Muslim
- C. None of above
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
For a non-Muslim accused under the Offence of Zina Ordinance, the presiding officer could be Muslim or non-Muslim. The law therefore permitted both alternatives rather than requiring one religious identity.
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