Inhumane And Unjust Diyat Law
Diyat applies only when the state decides either of the following first: 1 ) The killing was unintentional ( Qatl-e-Khata ). Or, 2 ) The killing was intentional ( Qatl-e-Amad ) and the murderer deserves some linency to be consiered for Diyat. Then the matter will be referred to the heirs of the victim to decide whether to opt for Diyat or not. In Pakistan, Hanafi jurisprudence is followed which gives the right of Diyat directly to the heirs of the victim. For more details , please see: Discussion 54222