Section 126. Denial (ta'n) over a witness (SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 2004

ENACTMENT NO. 11 OF 2004
SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 2004

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

Section 126. Denial (ta'n) over a witness

When any party to a proceedings declares as not `adil any witness of the adverse party, either before of after an examination of the witness under section 121 or 123 by adducing any evidence which could prevent the admission of his evidence, the Judge shall require him to prove that fact.

Explanation - When a defendant proves that any witness is net `adil, the Judge shall reject the evidence of the witness but if the defendant fails to prove his fact the Judge shall proceed with the examination of the witness if he has not done so or give his decision according to the evidence if he has conducted the examination.