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Whoever commits theft liable to hadd for the third time or any time subsequent thereto shall be______________?

Correct answer: C. Punished with life imprisonment

  • A. Punished with amputation of his left hand
  • B. Punished with ten years imprisonment
  • C. Punished with life imprisonment
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Under the prescribed sequence for theft liable to hadd, the first offence attracts amputation of the right hand and the second the left foot; a third or subsequent offence carries life imprisonment.

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