Section 97. When leading question may be asked. (SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1992

ENACTMENT NO. 16 OF 1992
SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1992

PART III - PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER VIII - EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES

Section 97. When leading question may be asked.

(1) Leading questions may be asked in cross-examination, subject to the following qualifications-

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) the question may not put into the mouth of the witness the very words which he is to echo back again; and

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) the question may not assume that facts have been proved which have not been proved, or that particular answers have been given contrary to the fact.

(2) The Court, in its discretion, may prohibit leading questions from being put to a witness who shows a strong interest or bias in favour of the cross-examining party.