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Penal Code Pakistan

The Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) of 1860 serves as the primary criminal law in Pakistan, outlining various offenses and their corresponding punishments across 511 sections. It includes general principles, specific crimes such as murder and theft, and exceptions under certain conditions. The code also details punishments, including death, life imprisonment, and fines, while modern amendments address issues like cybercrime and honor killings.

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Penal Code Pakistan

The Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) of 1860 serves as the primary criminal law in Pakistan, outlining various offenses and their corresponding punishments across 511 sections. It includes general principles, specific crimes such as murder and theft, and exceptions under certain conditions. The code also details punishments, including death, life imprisonment, and fines, while modern amendments address issues like cybercrime and honor killings.

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Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 (PPC)

1. Introduction
 PPC is the substantive criminal law of Pakistan.
 Defines offences and provides punishments.
 Covers general principles (intention, liability) and specific crimes (murder, theft,
rape).

2. Structure of PPC
 Total Sections: 511
 Divided into:
o General principles (S.1–52)
o Specific offences (S.53 onwards)

3. General Exceptions (S.76–106)


 Acts not punishable under special conditions:
o Mistake of fact (S.76)
o Self-defence (S.96–106)
o Insanity (S.84)
o Minor (<12 years) (S.82–83)
o Consent in certain cases

4. Key Offences
A. Offences Against the Person

 Murder (S.302)
Punishment: Death or life imprisonment
Includes Qatl-i-Amd (intentional), Qatl-bis-sabab (indirect)
 Hurt (S.319–337)
Includes shajjah, jurh, daman, diyat, arsh, ta’zir
 Rape (S.375–376)
Includes gang rape, rape of minor
Punishment: 10 years to death penalty
 Kidnapping/Abduction (S.359–374)
For ransom, trafficking, etc.
B. Offences Against Property

 Theft (S.378–382)
Punishment: Up to 7 years
 Robbery (S.392)
Force + theft = robbery
Dacoity (S.395) = 5+ persons
 Criminal breach of trust (S.405–409)
 Cheating (S.415–420)

C. Offences Against State

 Sedition (S.124A)
Words/expression against state authority
 Waging war against Pakistan (S.121)

5. Punishments (S.53)
 Qisas: Equal retaliation
 Diyat: Blood money
 Ta'zir: Discretionary punishment
 Arsh/Daman: Compensation for injury
 Death / Life / Fine / Imprisonment

6. Attempt and Abetment


 Attempt (S.511): Half of actual punishment
 Abetment (S.107–120): Encouraging, aiding crime

7. Modern Amendments
 Cybercrimes moved to PECA Act
 Anti-terror laws under ATA 1997
 Honor killing, rape, and child abuse laws enhanced (2016–2021)

8. Case Law Highlights


 PLD 2022 SC 132: Mere suspicion not enough for murder conviction
 2020 SCMR 1828: Circumstantial evidence must be linked clearly
 PLD 2021 SC 400: Consent irrelevant in statutory rape (under 16 years)
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