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Whoever commits qatl-e-amd shall be punished ____________________?

Correct answer: C. With both A and B

  • A. With death as qisas
  • B. With imprisonment as tazir
  • C. With both A and B
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 302 PPC provides alternative punishment modes for qatl-i-amd, including death as qisas and death or imprisonment for life as tazir, subject to the statutory conditions. “Both” here means both recognized modes, not that both punishments are imposed cumulatively.

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