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Supreme Court reserves verdict on ‘diyat’ amount in murder cases

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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.

Latest updates

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.

Sources and updates

Hum News - Youtube

Major Supreme Court Order on Payment in Mu*der Case | Breaking News | Hum News | Pakistan

Such News - Youtube

Supreme Court Reserves Decision on Nadeem Khan’s Appeal | Major Update | Such News

GNN - Youtube

قتل کیسز میں دیت کتنی؟ سپریم کورٹ نے فیصلہ محفوظ کرلیا#gnn #latest #updates #news

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