Pakistan Penal Code

Section 295C. Use of derogatory remarks, etc., in respect of the Holy Prophet

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 the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) shall be punished with death, [*] and shall also be liable to fine.] S. 294A ins. by the Indian Penal Code Amdt.Act, 1870 (27 of 1870), s^[10]^[153]^[2]assembly lawfully engaged in the performance of religious worship, or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Annotations (4)

amendment ^[10] A.O., 1937, for “not authorized by Government”. * cease to have effect from 30-06-92 see PLD 1992, S.C ↩

amendment ^[153] the Ord. 86 of 02, s.2 &Sch.I. S.294B added by the Pakistan Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1965 (20 of 1965), s. 3. S. 295A ins. by the Criminal Law Amdt. Act, 1927 (25 of 1927), s ↩

amendment ^[2] A.O., 1961, Art. 2 and Sch., for “His Majesty's subjects” (w.e.f. 23rd March 1956). Subs.by Act XVI of 1991(Second Amendment), s. 2. 1ns. by the Pakistan Penal Code (Amdt.) Ordinance, 1982 (1 of 1982) s ↩

amendment ^[2] Act III of 1986, s. 2. * Ins. 295-C, the words "or imprisonment for life" ceased to have effect w.e.f. 30-4-91, vide Shariat Petition No. 6/L of 1987, see PLD 1991, Vol. XLIII, FSC-10 ↩