The Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 serves as the backbone of the law of evidence in Pakistan, guiding how facts are proved or disproved in both civil and criminal proceedings. Chapter 1, titled “Preliminary”, lays the foundation by defining key terms and establishing the scope and application of the Order.
It clarifies what is meant by evidence, facts in issue, relevant facts, and who is considered a court under this law. This chapter is essential for understanding how evidence is categorized and handled throughout legal proceedings, ensuring that the process of justice is based on clear and standardized principles.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
What is the title of Chapter 1 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. Definitions
- B. Preliminary
- C. General Provisions
- D. Introduction
- Answer: B
What is the extent of the application of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. To the whole of Punjab
- B. To the whole of Sindh
- C. To the whole of Pakistan
- D. To the whole of Balochistan
- Answer: C
Does the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 apply to proceedings before an arbitrator?
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Only in civil cases
- D. Only in criminal cases
- Answer: B
When did the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 come into force?
- A. On a specific date set by the government
- B. One month after its publication
- C. Six months after its publication
- D. At once
- Answer: D
Which of the following is included in the definition of “Court” under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. Arbitrators
- B. Judges and Magistrates
- C. Only Judges
- D. Only Magistrates
- Answer: B
What is included in the definition of a “document” under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. Only written records
- B. Only printed records
- C. Any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures, or marks
- D. Only electronic records
- Answer: C
Which of the following is an illustration of a “document” under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. A spoken word
- B. A photograph
- C. An idea
- D. A thought
- Answer: B
What does “evidence” include according to the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. Only oral statements
- B. Only documentary evidence
- C. Both oral and documentary evidence
- D. Only electronic evidence
- Answer: C
Which of the following is considered a “fact” under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. An opinion
- B. A state of mind
- C. A thought
- D. A belief
- Answer: B
When is a fact said to be “proved” under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984?
- A. When the court believes it does not exist
- B. When the court considers its existence probable enough for a prudent man to act upon it
- C. When the court disregards it
- D. When it is neither proved nor disproved
- Answer: B
Under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, when is a fact said to be “disproved”?
- A. When the court believes it to exist
- B. When the court considers its existence probable
- C. When the court believes that it does not exist
- D. When it is neither proved nor disproved
- Answer: C
Under the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, what is the meaning of “facts in issue”?
- A. Any fact that is not relevant to the case
- B. Any fact asserted or denied in a suit or proceeding
- C. Any fact that is speculative
- D. Any fact that is unimportant to the case
- Answer: B
Which section of the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 defines “facts in issue”?
- A. Section 1
- B. Section 2
- C. Section 3
- D. Section 4
- Answer: B
Which illustration is given in the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, to define a “fact”?
- A. That a man thought of something
- B. That a man wrote something
- C. That a man holds a certain opinion
- D. That a man imagined something
- Answer: C
When does the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 state that a fact is “not proved”?
- A. When it is proved
- B. When it is disproved
- C. When it is neither proved nor disproved
- D. When it is partially proved
- Answer: C
According to the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984, what should the court do when a fact is declared as conclusive proof of another?
- A. Disregard the fact
- B. Regard both facts as unproven
- C. Regard the other fact as proved and not allow evidence to disprove it
- D. Call for additional proof
- Answer: C