Qanun-e-Shahadat Order, 1984 — Section 68: Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply

68. Previous bad character not relevant, except in reply.— In criminal proceedings the fact that the accused person has a bad character is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it become relevant. Explanation 1.— This Article does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue. Explanation 2.—A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.