Reading of Chapter XXII of the Code ibid reveals that Section 506(ii) or 506(B) is non-existent. However, with regard to the quantum of sentence and the nature of threat,.........

 Reading of Chapter XXII of the Code ibid reveals that Section 506(ii) or 506(B) is non-existent. However, with regard to the quantum of sentence and the nature of threat, Section 506 of Pakistan Penal Code, 1860, without mentioning any first or second part explains to the effect that if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute unchastity to a woman, the offender would be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

The latter part of the S.506 PPC is the continuity of the earlier part and it is not to be read separately. Both parts are distinguishable with regard to the nature, gravity of threat and the quantum of sentence only but the second part neither is an independent provision nor it makes a threat simplicitor, criminal intimidation. Misconception existing and noticed by this Court must be removed as the same results in misquoting of a penal provision and wrong application of the same.

Crl. Misc. No.56879/B/2024
Habib ur Rehman Vs. The State etc.
2024 LHC 4453