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Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984

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Sample Question 1
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Easy • Law
The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 was promulgated on 28th October 1984 to replace which colonial statute?
A The Evidence Act 1872
B The Criminal Procedure Code 1861
C The Indian Penal Code 1860
D The Civil Court Ordinance 1887
✓ Correct Answer: A - The Evidence Act 1872
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 (President's Order No. 10 of 1984) repealed and replaced the Evidence Act of 1872 to bring the law of evidence in conformity with the Injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Sample Question 2
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Medium • Law
Under Article 3 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984, who is competent to testify?
A All persons who understand the questions put to them and can give rational answers, unless prevented by tender years, extreme old age, or disease of body or mind
B Only male citizens above the age of 21 years
C Only persons holding valid academic degrees
D Only individuals who have never been accused of any civil or criminal offence
✓ Correct Answer: A - All persons who understand the questions put to them and can give rational answers, unless prevented by tender years, extreme old age, or disease of body or mind
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 3 QSO establishes that all persons shall be competent to testify unless the Court considers that they are prevented from understanding the questions put to them, or from giving rational answers by reason of tender years, extreme old age, disease, or any other cause of the same kind, provided that in Hudood cases the competency shall be determined in accordance with the qualifications prescribed by the Injunctions of Islam (Tazkiya-al-Shahood).
Sample Question 3
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Medium • Law
Under Article 3 of the QSO, a person who has been convicted by a court for perjury (giving false evidence) is:
A Competent to testify if the court is satisfied that he has repented and mended his ways
B Permanently disqualified from ever testifying in any court under any circumstance
C Competent to testify only in civil matters
D Competent only if permitted by the provincial government
✓ Correct Answer: A - Competent to testify if the court is satisfied that he has repented and mended his ways
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The second proviso to Article 3 QSO states that a person who has been convicted by a court for perjury or giving false evidence shall not be competent to testify, provided that this shall not apply to a person who has repented and mended his ways.
Sample Question 4
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Medium • Law
Under Article 4 of the QSO, can a Judge or Magistrate be compelled to answer any questions as to his own conduct in court as such Judge or Magistrate?
A No, except upon the special order of some Court to which he is subordinate
B Yes, on simple summons by the police
C Yes, during routine cross-examination by any advocate
D Only if requested by the complainant in writing
✓ Correct Answer: A - No, except upon the special order of some Court to which he is subordinate
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 4 QSO grants judicial privilege: No Judge or Magistrate shall, except upon the special order of some Court to which he is subordinate, be compelled to answer any questions as to his own conduct in Court, but he may be examined as to other matters which occurred in his presence while he was so acting.
Sample Question 5
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Easy • Law
Article 5 of the QSO protects communications during marriage. A husband or wife:
A Shall not be permitted to disclose any communication made to him or her during marriage by any person to whom he or she is or has been married, without consent of that person
B Can freely disclose all private pillow-talk without consent
C Can be compelled to testify against their spouse in tax disputes
D Loses all privilege upon filing for divorce
✓ Correct Answer: A - Shall not be permitted to disclose any communication made to him or her during marriage by any person to whom he or she is or has been married, without consent of that person
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 5 QSO protects marital privilege: No person who is or has been married shall be compelled to disclose, or permitted to disclose without the spouse's consent, any communication made during marriage, except in suits between married persons or criminal proceedings for offences against each other.
Sample Question 6
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Medium • Law
Under Article 9 of the QSO, professional communication between an advocate and his client is privileged and cannot be disclosed unless:
A Made in furtherance of any illegal purpose, or if the advocate observes any crime or fraud committed since the commencement of his employment
B The fee of the advocate is unpaid
C The client is acquitted
D Requested by an investigating police officer
✓ Correct Answer: A - Made in furtherance of any illegal purpose, or if the advocate observes any crime or fraud committed since the commencement of his employment
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 9 QSO confers legal professional privilege, but expressly excepts: (1) Any communication made in furtherance of any illegal purpose, and (2) Any fact showing that any crime or fraud has been committed since the commencement of the employment.
Sample Question 7
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Hard • Law
Under Article 16 of the QSO, an 'Accomplice' is:
A A competent witness against an accused person; and a conviction is not illegal merely because it proceeds upon the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice (except in Hudood offences)
B Completely incompetent to testify under all laws
C Treated as the primary accused and cannot be called as a witness
D Exempt from oath
✓ Correct Answer: A - A competent witness against an accused person; and a conviction is not illegal merely because it proceeds upon the uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice (except in Hudood offences)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 16 QSO provides that an accomplice shall be a competent witness against an accused person except in offences punishable with Hadood. Note that under Article 129 illustration (b), the court may presume that an accomplice is unworthy of credit unless corroborated in material particulars.
Sample Question 8
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Easy • Law
Article 17 of the QSO specifies the competence and number of witnesses. In financial or future obligation matters, the required attestation is:
A Two men, or one man and two women, so that if one woman forgets, the other may remind her
B Four women only
C One male witness regardless of qualification
D Three adult persons of either gender
✓ Correct Answer: A - Two men, or one man and two women, so that if one woman forgets, the other may remind her
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 17(1)(a) QSO, in accordance with Surah Al-Baqarah (verse 282), mandates that in matters pertaining to financial or future obligations, the instrument shall be attested by two men, or one man and two women.
Sample Question 9
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Easy • Law
Under Article 30 of the QSO, an 'Admission' is defined as:
A A statement, oral or documentary, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact
B A statement confessing guilt before a police officer
C A pleading signed by an advocate in a criminal revision
D A dying declaration recorded by a medical officer
✓ Correct Answer: A - A statement, oral or documentary, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 30 QSO defines an admission as a statement, oral or documentary, which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact, and which is made by any of the persons and under the circumstances mentioned in the Order.
Sample Question 10
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order 1984 Medium • Law
What is the general rule regarding admissions under Article 34 of the QSO?
A Admissions are relevant and may be proved as against the person who makes them, but cannot be proved by or on behalf of the person who made them (subject to exceptions)
B Admissions can always be proved by the maker in his own favour
C Admissions can only be proved against minors
D Admissions are irrelevant in civil suits
✓ Correct Answer: A - Admissions are relevant and may be proved as against the person who makes them, but cannot be proved by or on behalf of the person who made them (subject to exceptions)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Article 34 QSO establishes that admissions are relevant and may be proved as against the person who makes them, but cannot be proved by or on behalf of the person who makes them, except under specific circumstances (e.g. state of body/mind, or if maker were dead).
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