Section 96. Denial (ta'n)over a witness (SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1990

ENACTMENT NO 1 OF 1990
SYARIAH COURTS EVIDENCE ENACTMENT 1990

PART III - PRODUCTION AND EFFECT OF EVIDENCE
CHAPTER 8 - EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES

Section 96. Denial (ta'n)over a witness

Whenever the defendant or accused has made a denial (ta'n) over a witness either before or after an examination of the witness by producing anything which can prevent the admission of evidence, the Hakim Syariah shall request him to give evidence.

Explanation – Whenever the defendant or an accused proved what he states with evidence, a Hakim Syariah shall reject the evidence of that witness. However, if the defendant or an accused fails to rebut what was stated, the Hakim Syariah shall proceed with the examination if he has not done so and give his decision according to the evidence if he had conducted the examination.