Section 298A: Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of holy personages
The Pakistan Penal Code · Pakistan Penal Code · Chapter XV · in_force
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Whoever by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representation, or by any imputation, innuendo or insinuation, directly or indirectly, defiles the sacred name of any wife (Ummul Mumineen), or members of the family (Ahle bait), of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him), or any of the righteous Caliphs (Khulafa e Raashideen) or companions (Sahaaba) of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.]
Effective date: 1862-01-01
Related sections
Section 298: Uttering words, etcSection 298B: Misuse of epithets, descriptions and titles, etc., reserved for certain holySection 297: Trespassing on burial places, etcSection 298C: Person of Quadiani group, etc., calling himself a Muslim or preaching orSection 296: Disturbing religious assemblySection 299: Definitions
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