An accomplice whall be competent as witness against an accused except in cases of_______________?
Correct answer: C. Qisas and Hadd
- A. Tazir
- B. Felony
- C. Qisas and Hadd
- D. None of these
Explanation
An accomplice is generally competent to testify against an accused, but the Qanun-e-Shahadat Order excludes this competence in Qisas and Hadd cases. Tazir cases do not fall within that stated exception.
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