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The Presiding Officer of the Court who tried case of Non-Muslim accused and the Offence Against Property Ordinance, 1979 may be________________?

Correct answer: C. Both A and B

  • A. Muslim
  • B. Non-Muslim
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

A case involving a non-Muslim accused may be tried by either a Muslim or a non-Muslim presiding officer under the ordinance. Thus both categories are legally possible.

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