LAW GAT/SEE-LAW Notes, Qanun-e-Shahadat (QSO) Order 1984

Discover the Role of Oral Evidence in QSO Chapter 4

Oral evidence is described in Chapter 4 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, which contains Articles 70 and 71. This chapter explains when oral evidence can be given and under what circumstances it is acceptable.

Under Article 70, facts that do not exist in writing can be proved by oral evidence. While Article 71 states that when a fact is recorded in a written document, oral evidence against it is generally not acceptable, except in special circumstances.

This chapter is very important in court proceedings because it determines when oral evidence can be accepted.

Oral Evidence Overview: Quick Summary in Urdu

قانون شہادت آرڈر کے باب 4 میں زبانی شہادت کی تفصیل بیان کی گئی ہے۔ یہ اس بات کی وضاحت کرتا ہے کہ یہ کب جائز(ریلیوینٹ) ہے اور کب ریلیونٹ نہیں ۔ آرٹیکل 70 زبانی ثبوت کے ساتھ غیر تحریری حقائق کو ثابت کرنے کی اجازت دیتا۔ جبکہ آرٹیکل 71 تحریری حقائق کے خلاف زبانی شواہد کو مسترد کرتا ہے، سوائے خصوصی معاملات کے۔

short notes on Article 70 and 71 of QSO

Summary notes on Articles 70 and 71 of the QSO, highlighting their main points and important aspects.

Article 70 QSO: Proof of Facts with Oral Evidence

• All facts maybe proved by oral evidence
➡ Except
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Understanding Article 71 Oral Evidence Must Be Direct


• It refers to a fact which could
➡ Be seen, who says he saw it
➡ Be heard, who says he heard it
➡ Be perceived by senses, who says he perceived it
➡ Opinions of experts expressed in any treaties
• If oral evidence refers to existence or condition of a material thing other than document
➡ Court may require the production of such material thing for its inspection
• If the witness is dead ETC party shall have right to produce shahada ala al-shahada:
➡ Witness can appoint two witnesses on his behalf
➡ Except in Hudood cases

Key points on Article 70 and 71 of QSO

Key points of article 70 and 71 are described in the bellow table.

Article title key points follow up
70Proof of facts by oral evidenceوہ حقائق جو تحریری طور پر موجود نہ ہوں، انہیں زبانی شہادت سے ثابت کیا جا سکتا ہے۔اگر کوئی حقیقت تحریری ہو، تو زبانی شہادت نہیں دی جا سکتی، سوائے قانونی اجازت کے۔
71Oral evidence must be directاگر کوئی حقیقت تحریری دستاویز میں درج ہو، تو اس کے خلاف زبانی شہادت عام طور پر قابل قبول نہیں ہوتی۔زبانی شہادت صرف تب دی جا سکتی ہے جب تحریری دستاویز ناقص یا غیر واضح ہو، یا عدالت خاص حالات میں اس کی اجازت دے۔

Chapter 4: Oral Evidence Mock Test for Better Prep

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QSO Chapter 4 Test 1

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According to the article 70 of QSO, All facts, except the ___________, may be proved by oral evidence.

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2)

As per article 71 of QSO, Oral evidence must always be ______.

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3)

As per article 71 of QSO, if oral evidence refers to the existence or condition of any ___________ thing other than a document, the Court may, if it thinks fit, require the production of such material thing for its inspection.

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4)

As per article 71 of QSO, if oral evidence refers to a fact that could be seen, it must be the evidence of a witness who ______.

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One thought on “Discover the Role of Oral Evidence in QSO Chapter 4

  1. Ali says:

    Very very informative

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