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Breaking of tooth constitutes Itlaf-i-salahiyyat-i-udw. This offence is punishable under section 336 PPC

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2024 YLR 1339 PLJ 2023 Crc 1070 Breaking of tooth constitutes Itlaf-i-salahiyyat-i-udw. This offence is punishable under section 336 PPC with Qis as, and if that is not executable under the principles of equality enunciated by Islam, the offender is liable to Arsh and may also be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term extending up to ten years as Ta’zir. Section 337-U PPC sets out the scale of Arsh for teeth. Teeth and bones comprise minerals and tissues, including calcium, phosphorus, and collagen, which give them strength and durability. Calcium and phosphorus are the most abundant minerals in both teeth and bones, while collagen is a protein that offers flexibility and resilience. Other minerals, including sodium, potassium, and magnesium, are also present in bones and teeth, but in much lesser amounts. Another similarity between teeth and bones is their structure. Both have a thick outer layer surrounding a softer, more flexible inner. This outer layer is known