Section 119. Determining that a witness is ‘adil. (SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE (STATE OF MALACCA) ENACTMENT 2002

ENACTMENT NO. 08 OF 2002
SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE (STATE OF MALACCA) ENACTMENT 2002

PART III - PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 4 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES

Section 119. Determining that a witness is ‘adil.

Where a witness has given his evidence by way of syahadah and the Judge has reason to believe that he is not ‘adil, the Judge shall order such witness to be examined as hereinafter provided.

Explanation—If it appears to a Judge that a witness who has given syahadah is unworthy of credit he shall cause such witness to be examined to determine whether he is ‘adil or otherwise.