Document can be a substitute for attesting witnesses

The relevant extract from Para- 9 of Hafiz Tasadduq’s case for ready reference is reproduced below:- “9.Coming to the proposition canvassed by the counsel for the appellant that a scribe of the document can be a substitute for attesting witnesses; the point on which leave was also granted. It may be held that if such witness is allowed to be considered as the attesting witness it shall be against the very concept, the purpose, object and the mandatory command of the law highlighted above. The question, however, has been examined in catena of judgments and the answer is in the negative.”

2012 CLC 2094
PLD 2011 SC 241
PLD 2015 SC 187

Lahore High Court
C.R No. 2383 of 2009