The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (Bare Act)

The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (Bare Act)
Pakistan's Complete Law of Evidence

No case — civil or criminal — can be decided without evidence, and no evidence is admissible unless it satisfies the rules laid down in Pakistan's foundational evidentiary statute. The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 (Bare Act) presents the complete, current English statutory text of this law of evidence, published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Bare Act is Essential

The Qanoon-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 replaced the colonial-era Evidence Act of 1872, revising the law of evidence to bring it into conformity with Islamic principles while retaining much of the original evidentiary framework. It governs the admissibility, relevance, and probative value of evidence in both civil and criminal trials, and applies to proceedings before any Court, court martial, tribunal, or other authority exercising judicial or quasi-judicial powers. Because it touches nearly every contested case in the country, a clean, unamended bare act edition is essential for quick, reliable reference in daily legal practice.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Complete Bare Act Text: The full current English text of the Order as in force.
• Relevancy of Facts: Provisions defining facts in issue, relevant facts, and the boundaries of admissible evidence.
• Oral & Documentary Evidence: Rules on witness testimony, primary and secondary evidence, and when secondary evidence is permitted.
• Witness Examination: Provisions on burden of proof, corroboration, and examination and cross-examination of witnesses.
• Islamic Evidentiary Provisions: Provisions on competence and number of witnesses determined in accordance with Islamic injunctions.
• Durable Hardbound Edition: A distinguished black hardbound cover with gold-embossed title lettering, matching the publisher's CrPC and PPC bare act editions.

Ideal For:

• Advocates & Legal Practitioners: An essential daily reference for presenting and challenging evidence in civil and criminal trials.
• Judiciary: A core statutory reference for evidentiary rulings and admissibility questions.
• Law Students: A foundational bare act text for core LLB coursework on the law of evidence.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Frequently tested material in judicial service and bar council examinations.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, a trusted publisher of authenticated legal texts in Pakistan. This edition features a distinguished black hardbound cover with gold-embossed English title lettering, part of a matched set with the publisher's PPC and CrPC bare act editions.