ENACTMENT NO. 4 OF 1955 ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ENACTMENT 1955
PART IV - RELIGIOUS COURTS Procedure in Criminal Matters
Section 39. Information.
(1) An information with a view to prosecution shall be made in writing or orally to the presiding officer of the Court. If made orally, it shall be reduced to writing by him. In either event, he shall require the informant to swear or affirm to the truth of such information.
(2) The Court may refuse to take any action on such information if not satisfied that there is reason to believe that an offence has been committed.