Chapter II · General Explanations

"Court of Justice"

Section 20 · Pakistan Penal Code

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The words “Court of Justice” denote a Judge who is empowered by law to act judicially alone, or a body of Judges which is empowered by law to act judicially as a body, when such Judge or body of Judges is acting judicially.

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  1. 1and II Schedule

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Section 20, PPC
With heading
Section 20 PPC ("Court of Justice")
In full
Section 20, Pakistan Penal Code (Act XLV of 1860)

Text as amended up to 30-11-2025, from the Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice. Check the official text before filing. Official PDF, page 33