Section 42. Previous bad character not relevant except in reply. (SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1992

ENACTMENT NO. 16 OF 1992
SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1992

PART I – RELEVANCY
CHAPTER II - QARINAH
CHARACTER WHEN RELEVANT

Section 42. 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 becomes relevant.

Explanation 1 - This section 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.