? Section 1: Title and Extent of Operation

  • The law is officially called the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

  • It is applicable throughout the entire territory of Pakistan, including all provinces, federal areas, and tribal regions.

? Section 2: Punishment of Offenses Committed Within Pakistan

  • Any act or omission against the PPC within Pakistan is punishable under this Code.

  • No one can be punished under any other criminal law for acts committed in Pakistan except as provided in the PPC.

? Section 3: Offenses Committed Outside but Triable Within Pakistan

  • If a person commits an offense outside Pakistan, but is liable under Pakistani law, they can be tried in Pakistan.

  • Such offenses will be dealt with as if they were committed inside Pakistan.

? Section 4: Extension to Extra-Territorial Offenses

  • PPC applies to the following outside Pakistan:

    • (1) Pakistani citizens.

    • (2) Persons in the service of Pakistan.

    • (3) Any person on a ship or aircraft registered in Pakistan, regardless of where the offense is committed.

  • Includes offenses committed abroad that would be crimes if committed in Pakistan.

Illustrations:

  • A Pakistani commits murder in Uganda → Can be tried in Pakistan.

  • A Pakistani government servant commits murder in London → Can be tried in Pakistan.

? Section 5: PPC Not to Affect Special or Local Laws

  • PPC does not repeal, change, or override:

    • Laws for punishing mutiny or desertion by soldiers, sailors, or airmen.

    • Any other special or local law in force.

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