Complete detail about transgender persons as issued by the government of Pakistan in 2018
CHAPTER I
PRELIMINARY
l. Short title, extent and commencement.- (1) This Act may be called the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 201 8.
(2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan
(3) It shall come into force at once.
2. Definitions. {l) In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in (he subject or contexl—
(a) “Acf’ mr:ans the Transgender Persons (Protection ol’Rights) Act, 2018;
(b) “CNIC” means Computerized National ldentity Card
(c) “complainant” means a transgender person who has made a complain . on being aggrieved by an act of harassment;
(d) “CRC” nreans Child Registration Certificate or B-Form;
(e) “gender expression” refers to a person’s presentation of his gender id:ntity and the one that is perceived by others;
(f) “gender identity” means a person’s innermost and individual sense of self as male, female or a blend of both or neither that can correspond or not to the sex assigned at birth;
(g) “Govern ment” means the Federal Government; “harassnrent” includes sexual, physical, mental and psychological
(h) harassme.rt which means any aggressive pressure ol intimidation intended 😮 coerce, unwelcome sexual advance, request for sexual favors or other verbal or written communicalion or physical conduct cf a sexual nature or sexually derneaning attitudes. causing interference with living, mobility or work performance or creating an intirni,Iating, hostile or offensive work or living environment including the attempt to punish the complainant for refusal to cofirply with such requests or to bring foth the cornplaint:
(i) “NADRA’, rneans
Authority the National Database and Registration
0) “notification” means a notification published in the ollicial Gazette;
(k) ‘PMDC” means The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council constituted under thb PMDC Ordinance, 1962(XXXII of 1962);
(l) “prescribed” means prescribed by rples made by the Government under this Act;
(m) “rules” means the rules made under this Act; and
(n) “transgender person” is a person who is-
(i) intersex (khusra) with mixture of male and female genital leatures or congenital ambiguities: or
(ii) eunuch assigned male at birth, but undergoes genital excision or castration; or
(iii) a transgender man, transgender worlan, Kha’aniaSira or any person whose gender identity or gender expression differs from the social norms and cultural expectations based on the sex they were assigned at the.time of their birth.
(2) A word or expression not defined in the Act shall have the satne meaning as assigned to it in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 (Act V of 1898) or The Pakistan Penal Code, I 860 (Act XLV of 1860)
CHAPTER II
RECOGNITION OF IDENTITY OF TRANSGENDER PERSON
3. Recognition of identity of transgender person.-( I ) A transgender person shall have a right to be recognized as per his or her selfperceived gender identity, as such, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(2) A person recognized as transgender under sub-sectiou (l) shall have a right to get himself or hirself registered as per self-perceived gender
identity with all government depadments including, but not limited to, NADRA.
(3) Every transgender person, being the citizen of Pakistan, who has attained the age of eighteen years shall have the right to let himself or herself registered according to self-perceived gender identity with NADRA on the CNIC, CRC, driving licence and passport in accordance with the provisions of the NADRA Ordinance, 2000 (Vlll of2000) or any other relevant laws’
(4) A transgender person to whom CNIC has already been issued by NADRA shall be alloued to change the name and gender according to his or her self-perceived identity on the CNIC, CRC, driving licenee anrl passporr in accordance u,ith the provisions ofthe NADRA Ordinance,2000 (Vlll of2000).
CHAPTER tII
PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN ACTS
4. Prohibition against discrimination,-No person shall discriminate against a transgender porson on any ofthe following grounds, namely:-
(a) the denial or discontinuation of or unfair treatment in, educational institutior s and sLrvices thereof;
(b) the unfail treatment in, or in relation to, employment. trade or occupatio r;
(c) the denial of, or termination from, employment or occltpation;
(d) the denial or discontinuation of. or unfair treatment ih. healthcare services;
(e) the denial or discontinuation ol or infair treatment with regard to, access to, or provision or enjoyment of use of any goods, accommo,lation, service, facility, benefit, privilege or opportunity
dedicated to the use of general public or customaril) available to the public;
(f) the denial or discontiriuation of, or unfair treatment with regard to, right to rnovement, safe travel and use of public facilities of transponation;
(g) the denial or discontinuation of, or unfair treatment rvith regard to, the right to reside; sale, purch4se, rent or otherwise occupy or inherit an., movable and irnmovable property;
(h) the denial or discontinuation oi or unfair treatnlent in, the opportunily to stand for or hold public or private office; or
(i) the denial of access to, removal from, or unfair lreatment in, govemmerlt or private establishment, organizations, institutions, departments, centers in whose care, custody oentployment a transgend(ir person may be.
5. Prohibition against harassment.-Harassment of transgender persons, as defined in this Act, both within and outside the home, based on their
sex, gender identity and gender expression is prohibited.
CHAPTER IV
OBLIGATIONS BY THE GOVERNMENT
6. Obligations of the Government.-The Government shall take following steps to secure full and effective participation of transgender persons aud their inclusion in society, namely:-
(a) establish protection centers and safe houses to eDsure the rescue, protection and rehabilitation of transgender persons in addition to providing rnedical facilities, psychological care, counseling and adult education to the transgender persons;
(b) establish Separate prisons, jails, confinement cells, etc for the transgender persons involved inany kind ofoffence or offences;
(c) institute mechanisrns for the periodic sensitization and awareness of the public servants, in particular, but not limited to, law enforcement agencies and medical institutions, relating to the
issues involving the transg-:;;der persons and the requirement of protection and relief of such persons;
(d) formulate special vocational training programmes to facilitate, promote and suppon livelihood for transgender persons:
(e) encourage transgender persons to start small business by providing incentives, easy loan schemes and grants; and
(f) take any other necessary measures to accomplish the objective of this Act.
CHAPTER V
PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF TRANSGENDER PERSONS
7. Right to inherit.{l ) There shall be no discrimination against transgender persons in acquiring the rightful share of property as prescribed under the law of inheritance.
(2) The share of transgender persons shall be determined as per the gender declared on CNIC in accordance with the law of inheritance in Pakistan.
(3) The shale of inheritance for transgender persons will be as follows:-
(i) for trans6ender male, the share of inheritance rvill be that of man;
(ii) for transgender female, the share of inheritance will be that of woman;
(iiD for person who has both male and female or ambiguous characteristics, such as their state is dillcult to deterrnine upon birth, following shall apply:-
(a) upon reaching the age of eighteen years, if the person’s selfperr:eived gender identity is transgender male- the share of inh,:ritance will be that of rnanl
(b) upon reaching the age of eighteen years. if the person’s self’- pen:eived gender identity is transgender fenrale, the share of inhr:ritance will be that of woman:
(c) upon reaching the age of eighteen years. if the person’s selfperr:eived gender identity is neither transgender man nor trarsgender woman, the share of inheritance will be an
average of two separate distributions for a man and a woman; and
(d) belrw the age of eighteen years, the gender as determined by merlical officer on the basis of predominant male or female fealures.
8. Right to education.{ l) There shall be no discrirnination against transgender persons rn acquiring admission in any educational instittttions, public or private, subj(ct to fulfillment ofthe prescribed requirements.
(2) All edrrcational institutions shall provide etlucation and opportunities for sports, recreation and leisure activities without any discrimination and on rn equal basis lvith others.
(3) The Covernment shall take steps to provide flee and compulsory education to transgerder persolls as guaranteed under Article 25A of the Constitution of the Islemic Republic of Pakistan.
(4) It is unlawful for an institution, whether private or public, to discriminate against a person on the ground of person’s sex, gender identity and gender expression, inc uding but not limited to,-
in determining who should be offered admission; or in the tenns or conditions on which admission is offeredl or by denying the person’s access, or limiting the person’s access, to opportunities, training or to any other positive externalities associated with the education; or
(d) by denying access to appropriate student facilities based on a person’s sex, gender identity and expression.
9. Right to employment.-
(l) The Government must ensure the right to enter into any lawful professio-n or occupation and to conduct any lawful trade or business for the transgender persons as guaranteed under Anicle 18 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
(2) No establishment, institution, department, organization,. shall discriminate against any transgender person in any matter relating to employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, promotion, appointment.
transfer and other related issues.
(3) It shall be unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on the ground of his sex, gender identity or gender expression,-
(a) in deterrnining who should be offered employment; or
(b) in the terms or conditions on which employment is offered; or
(c) by denying the employee access, or limiting the employee’s access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or to any other benefits aslociated with employment; or
(d) by dismissing the employee; or
(e) by subjecting the employee to any other detriment
10. Right to vote.-No transgender person shall be deprived of his
right to cast a vote during national, provincial and local government elections:
Provided that the access to polling stations shall be determined
according to the gender declared on the CNIC of a transgender person.
I l. Right to hold public office.—( I ) There shall be no discrimination
on the basis of sex, gender identity and gender expression for transgender
persons if they wish to contest election to hold public office.
12. Right tt, health.-The Govemment shall take lhe following
measures to ensure lon-discrimination in relation to transgellder persons,
namely:-
(a) to revieu medical curriculum and improve research filr doctors and
nursing staff to address specific health issues of transgender
persons i.t cooperation with PMDC;
(b) to facililtte access by providing an enabling.and safc environment
for transgender persons in hospitals and other healthcare
institutio rs and centers;
(c) to ensure transgender persons access to all neccssary medical and
psychological gender corrective treatment.
13. Right t,r assembly.{l) The. Government lnust ensure the”
freedotn of assembly lor transgender persons in accordance with Article 16 of
the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
(2) The Co’rernment must take steps to ensure appropriate safety
measures for transgenrler persons.
(3) No discrimination shall be made on the basis of person’s sex,
gender identity and gender expression subject to reasonable restrictions imposed
by larv in the interest <,f public order.
14. Right ol access to public places.{l) No transgender person shall
be denied access to prrblic places, places of entenainment or places intended for
religious purpose solely on the basis of his sex, gender identity or gender
expression.
(2) The Colernment must ensure transgender persons’ access to public
places in view of Arlicle 26 of the Constitution of the lslamic Republic of
Pakistan.
(3) lt shall be unlawful to prevent transgender persons to access
facilities available for access of general public and public places mentioned in
sub-section (l).
tj. nignt to property.-{l) No transgender person shall be denied
right to purchase, sell, rent or lease property, household or tenancy on the basis
ofsex, gender identitl or gender expression.
. (2) It shall be unlawful to discriminate any transgender person with
regards to rcnting, su )letting or tenancy on the basis of his sex, gender identity
or gdnder expression.
16. Guarantee of fundamental rights.{l) In addition to rights
mentioned in this Chapter, fundamental rights mentioned in Part II of Chapter I
of the Constitution of the Islarnic Republic of Pakistan shall be available
unequivocally for every transgender Person.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Government to ensure that the
fundamental rights mentioned in sub-section (1) are protected and there shall be
no discrimination for any person on the basis of sex, gender identity or gender
expression.
17. Offences and penalties.{l) Whoever employs, compels or uses
any transgender person for begging shall be punishable with imprisonment
which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand
rupees or with both.
CHAPTER VI
ENFORCEMENT MECIIANISM
18. Enforcement mechanism.-ln addition to the remedies available
under the Constitution or The Pakistan Penal Code 1860 (Act XLV of 1860), the
Code of Criminal Procedure, t898 (Act V of 1898) or the Code of Civil
Procedure 1908 (Act V of 1908), the aggrieved transgender person shall have a
right to move a complaint to the Federal Ombudsman, National Commission for
Status of Women and N’ational Commission of Human RiShts (NCHR) if any of
the rights guaranteed herein are denied to him or her.
CHAPTER VII
MISCELLANEOUS
19. Act having over-riding effect to any other law’-The provisions
of this Act shalt have an over-riding effect on any other law for the time being in
force.
20. Power of Government to make rules.-The Government may, by
notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
2l . Power to remoYe difficulties.-lf any difficulty arises in giving
effebt to the provisions of this Act, the Government may make such order or
give such directions, by order published in the official Gazette, or make such
provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act as appear to it to be
necessary or expedient for removing the difficulty:
Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of the period
of two years from the date ofcommencement of this Act’
lo protide for cmd promote Civic Educqtion and create orclreness relating lo
Junttamental rights and obligations of citizens
WtIEREAS it is expedient to foster civic competence and responsibility
amongst the citizens; educate people relating to fundamental rights and
obligations of citizens; to highlight the importance of civic education in
inculcating value cit zenship, knowledge, skills and values and to deal with
ancillary matters;
It is hereby erracted as lollows: –
l. Short title, extent and commencement.{ I ) Thrs Act may be
called the National Civic Education Commission Act. 2018.
(2) It shall ()xtend to the Islamabad Capital Territory
(3) It shall ( ome into force at once
2. Definiticns.-ln this Act unless there is anlhing repugnant in the
subject or cDntext,-
(a) “civic education” means provision of information and leaming
experierces to equip and empower citizens to participate in
democre tic processes;
(b) “Comm ssion” means National Civic Education Commission
established under section 3 ofthe Act;
(c) “Constitution” means the Collstitution of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan; and
(d) “Government” means the Federal Government
3. Establishment of the Commission.{l) As soon as after the
commencement of this Act, Government shall establish a Clommission to be
known as the National Civic Education Commission.
(2) The Commission shall make policy guidelines for the purpose of
this Act and shall take necessary steps for implementation of the provisions of
this Act.
4. Composition of the Commission.{l) The management, overall
control and supervision ofthe affairs ofthe Commission shall vest in a Board of
Governors consisting olthe follo* ing members:
(a) the Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, who
shall be the Chairman ofthe Board:
(b) three Members ofthe Senate nominated by the Chairmah Senate;
(c) three members of the National Assembly nominated by the
Speaker Nalional Assembly:
(d) one member from each Provincial Assembly nominated by Speaker
of respective Assembly;
(e) three civic.education experts nominated by the Govemment;
(f) two representatives from media; and
the Director General of the Commission, who shall be the
Secretary ofthe Board.
(2) The members of the Board of Govemors, other than the ex-fficio
members, shall hold office for three years and shall be eligible for reappointment.
5. Director General.{l) The Director General shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the Commission and shall subject to the general supervision
of the Chainnan of the Board of Governors, be responsible for carrying out the
objects of the Commission as laid down by the Board from time to time.
(2) The Director General of the Commission shall be appointed for a
term of three years.
6. Meetings of the Commission.{l) The meetings of the
Commission shall be held quarterly, and shall be presided over by the
Chairperson or, in his absence, by a member nominated by the Chairperson for
(e)
the purpose. One third of the total members shall constitute the quorum and no
quorum shall be necessary for adjourning the meeting.
(2) All de:isions of the Commission shall be taken with simple
majority of the members of the Commission present in the meeting, The
Chairperson shall ha,,e a casting vote in case of a tie.
(3) Decisic,n ofthe Commission shall be recorded by the Secretary of
the Commission, vrho shall circulate such decisions for confirmation to
Chairperson and the members within fifteen days ofeach meeting.
7. Functi,rns of the Commission.-The Commission shall perform
following functions, namely: ,
(a) to develop the understanding of the principles and objectives ofthe
Constitution, fundamental rights as enshrined in the Constitution
and inculcating respect for the rights of wometr ard minorities in
the stu(lents;
(b) to educate and encourage the citizens to defend the Constitution at
all times, against all forms of abuse and violations;
(c) to develop courses for realizing the objectives ofthe Constitution;
(d) to crea:e awareness amongst citizens about civic responsibilities
and an appreciation of their rights and obligations as citizens of
Pakistan;
(e) to take special measure for promotion of civic education in rural
areas;
(f) to organize capacity building programmes on civic education for
academ icians:
(g) to ach:evement of true democracy arising frorn the existin6l
inequalities betrveen different strata ofthe population and measures
necessary for redressing these inequalities;
(h) to propagate counter narrative to violenoe. terrorism and
extremism;
(i) to promote cleanliness and respect for environment;
O to develop the narrative of unity, faith, discipline and tolerance
amongst the citizens; and
(k) to inculcate respect for laws especially traffic laws amongst the
youth.
8. Responsibility of Schools.{ I ) An in-charge of a school shall
ensure imparting civic education to students through lectures, tutorials and
practical work.
(2) The method ofteaching civic education may include the following,
namely:-
(a) formal instructions regarding the role of Legislature, Executive,
Judiciary, Law and DemocracY;
(b) guided discussion of current local, national, and international
issues and events;
(c) active learning experiences where students perform community
servlce;
(d) co-curricular activities to foster engagement with other schools and
communities;
(e) student participation in school govemance; and
(0 student participation in simulations ofdemocratic processes
9. Audit.-The accounts of the Commission shall be audited
annually by the Auditor General of Pakistan and the balance-sheet and statement
of assets and liabilities shatl be duly considered by the Board of Govemors.
10. Act not in derogation of any other law.-The provisions of this
Act shall be in addition to and not in derogation ofany other law for time being
in force.
I l. Power to make rules.-The Government may, by notification in
the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes ofthis Act’
further lo amend the Anti-Terrorism Acl, 1997
WHEREAs it is expedient to further amend the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997
(XXVII of 1997), in th: manner, hereinafter appearing;
It is hereby enrrcted as follows:-
l. Short title and commencement.-{ l) This Act rnay be called the
Anti-Terrorism (Amen,Imeut) Act, 2018.
(2) It shall ccme into forcd at once
2. Insertion of new section in Act, XXVII of 1997.-ln the AntiTerrorism Act, 1997 (XXVII of 1997), after section 2lA. the following new
section shall be inserterl, namely:-
*2tAA. Protection of Judges, prosecutorc, witnesses and persons
concerned with Court proceedings.{ I) For.the purposes of
protectin[, the Judges, prosecutors, witnesses and persons
concernerl with Court proceedings, the Court ma1′ make such
necessary orders or take srrch measures, as it deerhs fit, which may
include the following:-
(a) proceedings may be held in camera, or under restricted entry,
whele necessary, to prevent persons front crowding or
storrning the Court to intimidate the Judge and/,.1r prosecutor
or tc create a threatening atmosphere which may impede the
tria l:
(b) witn:ss anonyrnity Order may be passed by a Couft that
requ tes such specified measures to be taken in relation to a
witn,:ss in proceedings, as the Court considers appropriate to
ensu’e that the identity of the witness is not disclosed in or in
connection with the proceedings. The kinds of nreasures that
may be required to be taken in relation to a witness may
include measures for securing one or more of the following:-
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(i) that the witness’s name and other identiflzing details
shall be withheld or removed from materials disclosed
to any pafiy to the proceedings;
( ii)
( iii)
the witness shall use a pseudonym;
that the u/itness shall not be asked questions of any
specified description that might lead ro the identification
of the witness;
that the witness shall be screened so as to prevent his
identification; and
tlrat the witness’s voice is subjected to modulation to
anv specified extent;
(iv)
(u)
(c) live link which refers to a live television link or other
arrangements whereby a witness, whilst absent from the
courtroom but present at.a prescribed location is able to
testify and be heard and seen by a Judge. Where a direction
for a live link has been given, Cross-examination must be
conducted by live link. The Court in furtherance of the
interest of justice may order the image and voice of the
witness to be morphed so as to protecr the identiry of the
same; and
(d) identification Parade shall be carried out by way of witness
screening which is the use of screens, curtains or two-way
mirrors to shield witnesses and their identity from the
Accused and from the public and the media as a means to
reduce any potential intimidation and face to face
conlrontation.
(2) The Court may make such an order only if it is satisfied that the
following conditions are met, namely:-
(a1 the proposed order is necessary,-
(i) in order to protect the safety of the witness or another person
or to prevent any serious damage to property; or
(ii) in order to prevent real harm to the public interest; or
(iii) in order ensure expeditious trial; and
(b) having regard to all the circumstances, the effect of the proposed
order should be consistent with the defendant receiving a fair
trial.,’.
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further lo ameud lhe Prevention of Cruelty to Aninnls Act, 1890
WHeneas it is expedient further to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals Act, 1890 (Xl of 1890) for the purposes hereinafter appearingl
It is hereby enacted as follows:-
l. Short title and commencement.-{ l) This Act may be called the
Prevention o1’Cruelty b Animals (Amendment) Act, 201 8.
(2) lt shall c(,me into force at once.
2. Amendn,ent of section 3, Act XI of 1890.-ln the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals Ar:t, 1890 (XI of 1890), hereinafter called the said Act, in
section 3,-
(a) for the w:rds “fifty rupees”, the exprcssion “one hundred thousand
rupees, but shall not be less than ten thousand rupees” shall be
substitutr d; and
(b) for the uords “one hundred rupees”, the expression “two hundred
thousand rupees, but shall not be less than twenty five thousand
rupees” shall be substituted.
3. Arnendnrent of section 3A, Act XI of 1890.-ln the said Act, in
section 3A,-
(a) in sub-section ( l), for the words “fifty rupees”, the expression “one
hundred thousand rupees, but shall not be less than ten thousand
rupees” shall be substituted; and
(b) in sub-s:ction (2), for the words “one hundred rupees”, the
expression “two hundred thousand rupees, but shall not be less
than twenty five thousand rupees” shall be substitute(|.
4. Amendnrcnt of section 4, Acf XI of 1890′-ln the said Act. in
section 4 in sub-section( I ),-
(a) for the words “five hundred rupees”, the expression “three hundred
thousand rupees, but shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees”
shall be substittrted; and
(b) in the proviso, for the words “five hundred rupees”, the expresslon
“five hundred thousand rupees, but shall not be less than fifty
thousand rupees” shall be substituted
5. Amendment o[ section 5, Act XI of 1890′-ln the said Act, in
section 5. for the rvords “two hundred rupees”, the expression “three hundred
thousand rupees, but shall uot be less than fifty thousand rupees’l shall be
substituted.
6. Amendment of section 5A, Act XI of 1890′-ln the said Act’ rn
section 5A, for the words “one hundred rupees”, the expression ‘two hundred
thousand rupees, but shall not be less than twenty five thousand rupees” shall be
substituted.
7. Amendment of section 6, Act XI of 1890′-ln the said Act’ in
section 6, for the words “one hundred rupees”, the expression “two hundred
thousand rupees, but shall not be less than twenty five thotrsand rupees” shall be
substituted.
8. Amendment of section 6C, Act XI of 1890′-ln the said Act’ in
section 6C, for the words “fifty rupees”, the expression “three hundred thousand
rupees, but shall not be less than fifty thousand rupees” shall be substituted’
9. Amendment of section 7, Act XI of 1890′-ln the said Act’ in
section 7.-
(a) for the words “one lrundred rupees”, the expression “two hundred
thousand rupees, but shall not be less than twenty five thotrsand
rupees” shall be substituted; and
(b) for the words “fifty rupees”, the expression “one hundred thousand
rupees, but shall not be less than ten thousand rupees” shall be
substituted.
10. Amendment of section 15, Act XI of 1890′-ln the said Act’ in
seclion 15. in sub-section (3). for the words “fifty rupees”‘ the expression “one
hundred thousand rupees, but shall not be less than ten thousand rupees” shall be
sUbstiluted.
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furthL’r to anend lhe Pokistan Bait-ul’lfal Act’ ] 991
WHEREAs it is expedient further to amend the Pakistan Bait-ut-Mal
Act, l99l (l of 1992), for the purposes hereinafter appearing;
It is hereby enacted as lollows:-
l. Short litle and commencement.-{ I ) This Act mav be called the
Pakistan Bairul-Mal (Arnendment) Act, 201 8.
(2) It shall come into force at once
2. Amendment of section 4, Act I of 1992-ln the Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal
Act, 199I (t of 1992 ,
in section 4,-
(a) in clau:;e (h), the word “and”, occurring at the end shall be omitted
and afier clause (h), amended as aforesaid, the following neu
clause r;hall be inserted, namelY:-
“(i) to provide for rehabilitation
rehabilitation centres for the
clrildren; and”; and
services and
rehabilitation
to establish
of disabled
(b) the exir;ting clause (i), shall be re-nurnbered as clause ()
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furtlrcr to amend the Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 and the Codc oJCriminal
Procedure. 1898
WITEREAS it s expedient further to amend the Pakistan Panel Code, 1860
(Act XLV of 1860) and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1893 (Act V of 1898)’
for the purposes herc inafter appearing:
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It is hereby enacted as follows:-
I . Short title and commencement.-{ l) This Act may be called the
Crirninal Laws (Anrendmertt) Act, 2018.
(2) It shall come into tbrce at once
2. Amendment of section 510, Act XLv of 1860.{ I ) In the
Pakistan Penal Code, I 860 (XLV of I 860), in section 510.
(i) for the words “t\velty four hours” the words “seven d4ys but shall
not be less than fbrty eight hours” shall be substituted; and
(ii) for the words “thirty rupees” the words “one hundred thousand
rupees but shall not be less than ten thousand rupees” shall be
substituted.
3. Amendment of Schedule II, Act V of 1898.-ln the Codc of
Criminal procedure, 1898 (V of 1898), in Schedule l[, against section 510, for
the entry in column 7,.the follorving shall be substituted, namely:-
“simple irnprisonment for 7 days but shall not be less thal 48
hours, or fine of 100000 rupees but shall not be less than 10000
rupees, or bo1h”.
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