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Whoever commits qatl shibah-i-amd shall be pubished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to_________________?

Correct answer: C. Twenty five years as tazir

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

Explanation

Section 316 PPC prescribes imprisonment up to twenty-five years as tazir for qatl shibh-i-amd. This is distinct from qatl-i-amd, where qisas may ordinarily be imposed.

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