As per Article 141(3) of the Qanoon-e-Shahadat 1984, when a witness is crossed examined, he ______ be asked any question which tend to shake his credit, by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to criminate him or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture.
قانون شاہادات 1984 کے آرٹیکل 141 (3) کے مطابق ، جب کسی گواہ کو عبور کیا جاتا ہے ، تو اس سے کوئی سوال پوچھا جاتا ہے جس سے اس کے کردار کو زخمی کرکے اس کا کریڈٹ ہلا دیتا ہے ، حالانکہ اس طرح کے سوالات کا جواب براہ راست یا بالواسطہ طور پر اس کو خاکہ پیش کرسکتا ہے یا اسے براہ راست یا بالواسطہ طور پر کسی جرمانے یا سزا کا سامنا کرنا پڑتا ہے۔
- May not
- May
- Shall
- None of these
Explanation
- During cross-examination, a witness may be questioned to test his credibility.
- Questions can be asked even if they affect the witness’s character.
- Such questions may aim to shake the witness’s credit or reliability.
- The witness can be asked even if answers may incriminate him.
Last updated by NS on 16-April-2026
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- Best Evidence Rule
- Res Judicata Rule
- Hearsay Rule
- Estoppel Rule
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- Where fraud is involved
- In all cases without exception
- Against a minor in appropriate circumstances
- Where law expressly prevents its operation
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- Judicial record
- Official register
- Power of attorney
- Record of a public officer
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- Convicted
- Acquitted
- Remanded
- Discharged automatically in every case
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