Section 17. Constitution and jurisdiction. (MAHKAMAH SYARIAH ENACTMENT 1979

ENACTMENT No. 9 Of 1980
MAHKAMAH SYARIAH ENACTMENT 1979

PART IV - COURTS OF KADI

Section 17. Constitution and jurisdiction.

(1) His Highness the Sultan may by order constitute such number of Courts of Kadis as he may deem fit.

(2) A Court of Kadi shall have jurisdiction within the districts assigned to it by His Highness the Sultan and shall be presided by a Kadi.