Section 87. Manner of giving evidence. (SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE (STATE OF PENANG) ENACTMENT 2004

ENACTMENT No. 8 of 2004
SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE (STATE OF PENANG) ENACTMENT 2004

PART III - PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 2 - WITNESESS

Section 87. Manner of giving evidence.

(1) In a civil case, evidence shall be given by the plaintiff and the defendant, and if the defendant denies the claim made against him he shall be required to take an oath according to Islamic Law.

(a)

Where the defendant takes the oath under subsection (1), the claim made by the plaintiff shall be

dismissed.

(b)

If the defendant refuses to take such oath, the Court may ask the plaintiff to take the oath upon which his claim shall be accepted.

(3) In a criminal case, evidence shall be given for the prosecution and the accused unless the accused pleads guilty.