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Qanoon-e-Shahadat QUESTION #9687
Question 1
Under Article 47, previous evidence given by a witness in judicial proceedings is relevant in subsequent proceedings. Which condition is NOT required?
  • The proceeding was between the same parties
  • The adverse party had the right to cross-examine
  • The questions in issue were substantially the same
  • The witness was an expert witness✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 47 requires: same parties, right of cross-examination in first proceeding, and substantially same questions in issue. There is no requirement that the witness be an expert.