Section 206. Suspension of sentence of imprisonment because of Appeal. (THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM AND,

ENACTMENT NO. 8 OF 1982
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE RELIGION OF ISLAM AND,
THE MALAY CUSTOM OF PAHANG ENACTMENT 1982

PART X - PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

Section 206. Suspension of sentence of imprisonment because of Appeal.

(1) At any time after the sentence of imprisonment has been pronounced, the offender may apply to the Court passing the sentence for the sentence to be suspended on the ground that he wishes to lodge a notice of appeal on his case or that his notice of appeal has been filed.

(2) Subject to subsection (3) the Court may grant the application on his executing a bond and the sentence of imprisonment shall be stayed until the final disposal of the appeal.

(3) If for any reason the notice of appeal is not lodged within the time allowed or that the notice of appeal is withdrawn, the Court may order arrest and the sentence to be carried out.

(4) If, for the purpose of subsection (3), the offender cannot be traced at his address after a reasonable number of attempts have been made to trace him and his bailor fails to surrender him to Court, the Court shall issue a summons against the bailor with the order to show cause why the bond shall not be forfeited. If· the Court is not satisfied with the reasons given, it may· forfeit the bond in whatever amount it thinks reasonable or the whole of it.