According to Section 337-I of the Pakistan Penal Code, what is the liability of a person who unintentionally causes hurt (khata)?

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To pay arsh or daman as prescribed for the specific type of injury inflictedSubject to six months of imprisonmentSubject to one year of imprisonmentNo penalty appliesNone of the above

Explanation

Under Section 337-I of the Pakistan Penal Code, a person who causes hurt by mistake (khata) is liable to pay arsh or daman as determined for the nature of the injury. Imprisonment is not prescribed in such cases.