Attesting witness

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.”

PLD 2011 SC 241

USed in Judgment of
Lahore High Court
Civil Revision
1075272.2383-09