In Pakistan, Physical Evidence is governed by the following laws:
Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1898
1. Section 155: Deals with the production of physical evidence.
2. Section 156: Deals with the admissibility of physical evidence.
3. Section 157: Deals with the proof of physical evidence.
Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984
1. Article 4: Deals with the admissibility of physical evidence.
2. Article 5: Deals with the weight of physical evidence.
Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), 1860
1. Section 195: Deals with the punishment for destroying or altering physical evidence.
2. Section 196: Deals with the punishment for using false physical evidence.
Types of Physical Evidence
1. Real evidence: Physical objects that are directly related to the crime.
2. Demonstrative evidence: Physical objects that are used to demonstrate or illustrate a fact.
3. Documentary evidence: Physical documents that contain relevant information.
Requirements for Physical Evidence
1. Preservation: Physical evidence must be preserved in its original condition.
2. Chain of custody: Physical evidence must be handled and stored in a way that maintains its integrity.
3. Authentication: Physical evidence must be authenticated to ensure it is genuine.
Admissibility of Physical Evidence
1. Relevance: Physical evidence must be relevant to the facts of the case.
2. Authenticity: Physical evidence must be authentic and not tampered with.
3. Reliability: Physical evidence must be reliable and trustworthy.
