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Whoever contravenes with section 7, sub-section (1) of The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 shall be punished with simple imprisonment for?

Correct answer: C. One years and fine which may extend to 5000

  • A. One year
  • B. Two years
  • C. One years and fine which may extend to 5000
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Contravention of section 7(1), which concerns the required notice of talaq, is punishable with imprisonment up to one year and a fine up to Rs. 5,000, or both. Option c expresses this statutory penalty despite its grammatical error.

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