Syariah Penal Code · s 140

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s 140Punishment of qatlu syibhil-’amd

(1)

Any person who commits qatlu syibhil-’amd and it is proved in such manner as provided under section 141 is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to be punished with payment of diyat to the wali-ad-dam of the victims and with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 years.

(2)

Any person who commits qatlu syibhil-’amd and it is proved by evidence other than that provided under section 141 is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $60,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 years or both.