Section 120. Witness to be exmined through parties related to him. (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 4 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES

Section 120. Witness to be exmined through parties related to him.

The examination referred to in section 119 shall be carried out by means of secret examination and, if the Judge so requires, in an open Court through parties related to him.

ILLUSTRATION

(a) If the witness is a student he shall be examined through his teacher.

(b) If the witness is a member of the armed forces, he shall be examined through his commanding officer.

(c) If the witness is a civilian, he shall be examined through a trustworthy resident of the place where he resides.