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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
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Any person who commits ghasab is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.
For the purposes of sections 192 and 193, “ghasab” means ruling over someone’s rights cruelly without consent of the rightful person.
Illustrations
A threatens to kill or injure B if B does not give A an amount of money. B because of fear gives A the amount required. A has committed ghasab.
A by force took money from B’s pocket without B’s permission. A has committed ghasab.
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