RELIGIOUS LAWS
Article by Muhammadumair
(In the name of Allah the most Beneficent, the most Merciful) 295_B. Defiling, etc., of Holy Qur,an: Whoever willfully defile, damges or desecrates a copy of the Holy Qur,an or of an extract therefrom or uses it in any derogatory manner or for any unlawful purpose shall be punishable with imprisonment for life. Inscription of Kalima Tayyaba and other Qur,anic verses on walls of place of worship of Qadianis. Would not make out offence under section 295_B and accused in such case would be entitled bail. 1997 S D 448. Qadianis hild Holy Qur,an and its text in high esteem, relish its recitation, derive spiritual enlightenment and guidance from Qur,anic verses and with that end in view they inscribe or exhibit at their place of worship. Held: Such an act would not tantamount to desecration or derogation of Allah,s Book or unlawful use of Qur,anic verses within meaning of section 295_B. 1997 S D 448. 295_C.Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of the Holy Prophet (saw): 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 Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. 295_A. Deliberate and malicious acts intented to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs: Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of the citizens of Pakistan, by words, either spoken or written, or by visible representations insults the religion or the religious beliefs of that class, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, or with fine, or with both. REF: PAKISTAN PENAL CODE
Muhammad Umair from Pakistan
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