Supreme Court reserves verdict on ‘diyat’ amount in murder cases
At a glance
- The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the method for setting 'diyat' amounts.
- The case follows an appeal by a convict, Nadeem Khan.
- Reports suggest the court has now issued an order, with details awaited.
Story so far
The Supreme Court of Pakistan is deliberating on the methodology for determining 'diyat' (blood money) in murder cases. The court reserved its verdict after hearing an appeal from a convict. During proceedings, it was noted that a High Court decision on the matter already exists and that making the penalty more expensive could deter crime. The prosecutor was asked to submit written arguments.
Latest development
Reports on August 17 suggest the Supreme Court has issued an order related to the payment of 'diyat' in murder cases. The specific details of the order are not yet public.
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In a subsequent development, reports on August 17 indicated the Supreme Court has issued an order concerning the payment of 'diyat' in murder cases. The specific details of the order have not yet been made public.
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