An introduction to Pakistan´s blasphemy law
§ 298
Uttering of any word or making any sound or making any gesture or placing of any object in the sight with the deliberate intention of wounding the religious feelings of any person.
1 year´s imprisonment, or fine, or both
§ 298A
Use of derogatory remarks etc., in respect of holy personages.
3 years´ imprisonment, or fine, or both
§ 295
Injuring or defiling places of worship, with intent to insult the religion of any class.
Up to 2 years´ imprisonment or fine, or both
§ 295A
Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.
Up to 10 years´ imprisonment, or fine, or both
§ 295B
Defiling, etc., of Quran.
Imprisonment for life
§ 295C
Use of derogatory remarks, spoken, written, directly or indirectly, etc. defiles the name of Muhammad or other Prophet(s).
Mandatory Death and fine
Trial must take place in a Court of Session with a Muslim judge presiding.
