In Pakistan, Witness Statements are governed by the following laws:
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
1. Section 157: Deals with the recording of witness statements.
2. Section 162: Prohibits the use of statements made by witnesses to the police during the investigation.
3. Section 164: Allows for the recording of witness statements under oath.
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
1. Article 4: Deals with the competency of witnesses to testify.
2. Article 5: Deals with the credibility of witnesses.
3. Article 6: Deals with the examination of witnesses.
Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860
1. Section 193: Deals with the punishment for giving false evidence.
2. Section 194: Deals with the punishment for fabricating false evidence.
Requirements for Witness Statements
1. Signature: Witness statements must be signed by the witness.
2. Oath: Witness statements must be made under oath.
3. Recording: Witness statements must be recorded in writing.
4. Translation: Witness statements must be translated into the language of the court, if necessary.
Form of Witness Statements
1. Written statement: Witness statements must be in writing.
2. Signed and dated: Witness statements must be signed and dated by the witness.
3. Stamped: Witness statements must be stamped by the court.
Consequences of False Witness Statements
1. Punishment: Giving false evidence is punishable under Section 193 of the PPC.
2. Impeachment: A witness who gives false evidence can be impeached.
3. Loss of credibility: A witness who gives false evidence can lose credibility.
