Section 42. Previous bad character not relevant except in reply. (SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1994

ENACTMENT NO. 12 OF 1994
SYARIAH COURT EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1994

PART I - RELEVANCY
CHAPTER 2 - 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.