Execution of documents in Family Courts

Citation Name  : 2012  PLD  108     PESHAWAR-HIGH-COURT-NWFP

Side Appellant : Mst. ROZEENA KHATTAK

Side Opponent : Raja ABDUL RASHEED

S. 17---Qanun-e-Shahadat (10 of 1984), Art. 79---Proof of execution of documents---Scope---Family courts were governed by the special law of the West Pakistan Family Courts Act, 1964, wherein the proof of documents in its stricto sensu was not applicable---Any document or deed mentioned in the nikahnama though not proved under Art.79 of the Qanun-e-Shahadat, 1984; its existence and production of the stamp vendor before the Family Court was sufficient to rely on the said deed and on the same being correct and validly executed.