Chapter II · General Explanations

Words referring to acts include illegal omissions

Section 32 · Pakistan Penal Code

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In every part of this Code, except where a contrary intention appears from the context, words which refer to acts done extend also to illegal omissions.

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Section 32, PPC
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Section 32 PPC (Words referring to acts include illegal omissions)
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Section 32, 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 36