Section 4: Extension of Code to extra territorial offences

The provisions of this Code apply also to any offence committed by [(1) any citizen of Pakistan or any person in the service of Pakistan in any place without and beyond Pakistan ;]; (2) [* * * * * * *] (3) [* * * * * * *] [(4) any person on any ship or aircraft registered in [Pakistan] wherever it may be.]. Explanation. In this section the word "offence" includes every act committed outside [Pakistan] which, if committed in [Pakistan], would be punishable under this Code. Illustrations (a) A [a Pakistan subject], commits a murder in Uganda. He can be tried and convicted of murder in any place in [Pakistan] in which he may be found. (b) [* * * * * * *] [(c) C, a foreigner who is in the service of Pakistan commits a murder in London. He can be tried and convicted of murder at any place in Pakistan in which he may be found.] (d) D, a British subject living in [Junagadh], instigates E to commit a murder in [Lahore]. D is guilty of abetting murder.]

Effective date: 1862-01-01

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