Under the Pakistan Penal Code, daman is best described as:
Correct answer: B. Compensation determined by the court for causing hurt
- A. Compensation paid only for loss of property
- B. Compensation determined by the court for causing hurt
- C. A fixed payment made to the state
- D. A punishment involving confiscation of property
Explanation
Daman is compensation determined by the court and paid by the offender to the victim for causing hurt. It is distinct from diyat and arsh, which operate under different legal rules.
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