In Pakistan, Documentary Evidence is governed by the following laws:
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
1. Section 155: Deals with the production of documentary evidence.
2. Section 156: Deals with the admissibility of documentary evidence.
3. Section 157: Deals with the proof of documentary evidence.
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
1. Article 4: Deals with the admissibility of documentary evidence.
2. Article 5: Deals with the weight of documentary evidence.
Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860
1. Section 195: Deals with the punishment for destroying or altering documentary evidence.
2. Section 196: Deals with the punishment for using false documentary evidence.
Types of Documentary Evidence
1. Public documents: Documents prepared by public officials in the course of their duties.
2. Private documents: Documents prepared by private individuals or organizations.
3. Electronic documents: Documents stored or transmitted electronically.
Requirements for Documentary Evidence
1. Original document: The original document must be produced in court.
2. Certified copy: A certified copy of the document can be produced if the original is not available.
3. Proof of document: The document must be proved by the person who prepared it or by someone who has personal knowledge of its contents.
Admissibility of Documentary Evidence
1. Relevance: The document must be relevant to the facts of the case.
2. Authenticity: The document must be authentic and not tampered with.
3. Reliability: The document must be reliable and trustworth
