Chapter XVI · Of Offences Affecting the Human Body

Confirmation of sentence of death by way of qisas or tazir, etc

Section 338-D · Pakistan Penal Code

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A sentence of death awarded by way of qisas or ta’zir, or a sentence of qisas awarded for causing hurt, shall not be executed, unless it is confirmed by the High Court.