Chapter XVI · Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

Punishment for giving a female in marriage or otherwise in badla-e-sulh, wanni or swara

Section 310-A · Pakistan Penal Code

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1[Whoever gives a female in marriage or otherwise compels her to enter into marriage, as badla-e-sulh, wanni, or swara or any other custom or practice under any name, in consideration of settling a civil dispute or a criminal liability, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years but shall not be less than three years and shall also be liable to fine of five hundred thousand rupees.]