Which law of evidence does not apply to PERA hearings?

Under the PERA Force Laws, hearings are conducted with a focus on administrative efficiency and enforcement accountability. Importantly, Section 15 and related procedural provisions specify that the Qanun-e-Shahadat, 1984, which governs the law of evidence in civil and criminal courts, does not apply to PERA hearings. This means that strict evidentiary rules such as formal witness statements, admissibility of documents, or procedural technicalities under Qanun-e-Shahadat are relaxed, allowing the Board and Hearing Officers to consider all relevant facts and materials necessary for fair and effective decision-making. Other laws like CrPC, PPC, or Civil Procedure Code are referenced only for context but do not override PERA’s autonomous procedural framework.

By excluding the Qanun-e-Shahadat, PERA ensures that hearings remain efficient, transparent, and focused on enforcement performance rather than being delayed by formalistic evidence rules. This design enhances accountability and speeds up resolutions in enforcement matters. The key takeaway is that while PERA hearings are lawful and procedurally sound, they operate independently of traditional evidentiary constraints under Qanun-e-Shahadat, 1984.