Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) 1860
Act XLV of 1860. The primary law that defines offenses and prescribes punishments in Pakistan.
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The PPC is divided into "Chapters" and "Sections." Each Section defines a specific crime (e.g., Theft) or its punishment. It does not explain the trial procedure—that is covered in the CrPC.
Key Offenses & Sections
Below is a curated list of the most commonly cited sections in Pakistani courts.
Chapter XVI: Offenses Affecting the Human Body
Sections 299 - 338H
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Section 302
Qatl-e-Amd (Intentional Murder): Causing death with intention. Punishment: Death (Qisas) or Life Imprisonment.
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Section 324
Attempt to Commit Qatl-e-Amd: Doing an act with intention to kill, but death does not occur. Punishment: Up to 10 years imprisonment.
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Section 337
Shajjah & Hurt: Causing injury to the head, face, or body parts (includes traffic accidents). Punishment: Diyat (Compensation) and Imprisonment depending on injury.
Chapter XVII: Offenses Against Property
Sections 378 - 462
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Section 378/379
Theft (Chori): Moving property out of someone's possession without consent. Punishment: Up to 3 years or fine.
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Section 392
Robbery (Dacoity): Theft involving fear of death or hurt. Punishment: Rigorous imprisonment 3 to 10 years.
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Section 420
Cheating: Dishonestly inducing delivery of property (Fraud). Punishment: Up to 7 years.
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Section 448
House Trespass: Illegal possession (Qabza) or entering property without permission. Punishment: Up to 1 year.
Miscellaneous & Financial Crimes
Various Sections
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Section 489-F
Dishonoring of Cheque: Issuing a cheque dishonestly which bounces. Punishment: Up to 3 years.
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Section 496-A
Enticing a Woman: Taking away or enticing a woman with criminal intent. Punishment: Up to 7 years.
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Section 506
Criminal Intimidation: Threatening to cause death or grievous hurt. Punishment: Up to 2 to 7 years.