TY - BOOK AU - Qadri, Shahid hussain TI - Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860): New Islamic Laws, 1979 PY - 2013/// CY - Lahore PB - Mansoor Book house KW - Law - Pakistan KW - Punishment - Pakistan KW - Judicial system - Pakistan KW - Law reform - Pakistan KW - Criminal conspiracy - Pakistan N1 - The Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), enacted in 1860, is the primary criminal code of Pakistan. This comprehensive legal document outlines various offenses, penalties, and legal procedures applicable within the country. Originally enacted during British colonial rule, the code has been amended multiple times to address evolving legal and social norms in Pakistan. The PPC is a crucial instrument for maintaining law and order, prescribing punishments for offenses ranging from theft and assault to murder and treason. Contents: Chapter I: Introduction Chapter II: General Explanations Chapter III: Punishments Chapter IV: General Exceptions Chapter V: Abetment Chapter VI: Offenses Against the State Chapter VII: Offenses Relating to the Army, Navy, and Air Force Chapter VIII: Offenses Against the Public Tranquility Chapter IX: Offenses by or Relating to Public Servants Chapter X: Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants Chapter XI: False Evidence and Offenses Against Public Justice Chapter XII: Offenses Relating to Coin and Government Stamps Chapter XIII: Offenses Relating to Weights and Measures Chapter XIV: Offenses Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency, and Morals Chapter XV: Offenses Relating to Religion Chapter XVI: Offenses Affecting the Human Body Chapter XVII: Offenses Against Property Chapter XVIII: Offenses Relating to Documents and Property Marks Chapter XIX: Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service Chapter XX: Offenses Relating to Marriage Chapter XXI: Defamation Chapter XXII: Criminal Intimidation, Insult, and Annoyance Chapter XXIII: Attempts to Commit Offenses Notes: The PPC has been subject to numerous amendments to incorporate provisions specific to the socio-legal context of Pakistan, including the addition of Islamic laws. It is a fundamental document for legal practitioners, law enforcement agencies, and the judiciary in Pakistan. The code is frequently referenced and cited in legal proceedings and academic research on criminal law in Pakistan. References: Government of Pakistan. "Pakistan Penal Code." National Assembly of Pakistan. "Pakistan Penal Code." Wikipedia. S. M. Zafar, Introduction to the Pakistan Penal Code (Oxford University Press). This entry serves as a detailed reference for the Pakistan Penal Code, aiding legal professionals, researchers, and students in understanding and navigating the country's criminal laws ER -