Chapter XVI · Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

Punishment for jaifah

Section 337-D · Pakistan Penal Code

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Whoever by doing any act with the intention of causing hurt to a person or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause hurt to such person, causes jaifah to such person, shall be liable to arsh which shall be one-third of the diyat and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years as ta'zir.

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Section 337-D, PPC
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Section 337-D PPC (Punishment for jaifah)
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Section 337-D, 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 116