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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: B. Fourteen years as tazir

  • A. Twenty five years as tazir
  • B. Fourteen years as tazir
  • C. Ten years as tazir
  • D. None of these

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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