Article 1-2 of QSO | Fact In Issue and Relevant Fact |Qanun-e-Shahadat | Evidence Law Series

1. Short title, extent and commencement 2. Interpretation: (a) Court (b) Document (c) Evidence (d) fact • facts in issue • relevant fact (e) Proved (f) Disproved (g) Not Proved • Standard of Proof o Appreciation of Evidence • In criminal matters o Proof a case beyond a reasonable doubt • In civil matters o Preponderance of evidence (h) Presumption (i) Presumption of Fact (Court May Presume) Rebuttable Presumptions (j) Presumption of Law (Court Shall Presume) Rebuttable Presumptions (k) Conclusive Presumption (Shall be conclusive proof) Irrebuttable Presumptions