Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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Torture
n. The infliction of intense pain to the body or mind to punish, to extract a confession or information, or to obtain sadistic pleasure. - torture, vb.
murder by torture
A murder preceded by the intentional infliction of pain and suffering on the victim. "In some jurisdictions, a murder by torture may constitute murder in the first degree. It occurs when a defendant intentionally inflicts pain and suffering upon his victim for the purpose of revenge, extortion, or persuasion." 2 Charles E. Torcia, Wharton's Criminal Law $ 144, at 281 (15th ed. 1994).