Section 127. Accusing witness as not adil (ta'n) (EVIDENCE (SYARIAH COURT) ENACTMENT 1994

ENACTMENT NO 3 OF 1994
EVIDENCE (SYARIAH COURT) ENACTMENT 1994

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

Section 127. Accusing witness as not adil (ta'n)

When any party in a trial accuses as not adil (ta'n) any witness of the opposing party whether before or after the examination of such witness, by putting forward any fact which could prevent the admission of his evidence, the Judge shall require him to prove that fact.

Explanation - When any party in a trial proves that any witness is not adil, the Judge shall reject the evidence of the witness. On the contrary if such party fails to prove it the Judge shall proceed with the examination of the witness if he has not done so and give his decision according to the evidence if he has conducted the examination.