Whoever causes shajjah-i-damighah to any person, shall be liable to arsh which shall be one-half of diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to______________?
Correct answer: D. Fourteen years as tazir
- A. Twenty five years as tazir
- B. None of these
- C. Ten years as tazir
- D. Fourteen years as tazir
Explanation
Under the Pakistan Penal Code, shajjah-i-damighah attracts arsh equal to one-half of diyat and may also carry imprisonment up to fourteen years as ta'zir. The longer terms in the options do not apply to this specific kind of shajjah.
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