Pakistan Penal Code, 1860
Pakistan Penal Code, 1860 — Section 57: Fractions of terms of punishment
57. Fractions of terms of punishment. In calculating fractions of terms of punishment, [imprisonment for life] shall be reckoned as equivalent to 1[imprisonment] for 2[twenty 1 five years.] 58. [Offenders sentenced to transportation how dealt with until, transported.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 59. [Transportation instead of imprisonment.] Omitted by the Law Reforms Ordinance, 1972 (XII of 1972), s. 2 and Sch. 60. Sentence may be (in certain cases of imprisonment) wholly or partly rigorous or simple. In every case in which an offender is punishable with imprisonment which may be of either description, it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direct in the sentence that such imprisonment shall be wholly rigorous, or that such imprisonment shall be wholly simple, or that any part of such imprisonment shall be rigorous and the rest simple. 61. [Sentence of forfeiture of property.] Rep. by the India Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1921 (XVI of 1921), s. 4. 62. [Forfeiture of property, in respect of offenders punishable with death, transportation or imprisonment.] Rep. by the Indian Penal Code (Amdt.) Act, 1921 (XVI of 1921), s. 4.
This is the text of the provision as enacted. It is legal information, not legal advice, and it cannot account for the facts of your own matter. For advice on your situation, consult a verified advocate.
