Section 8. Instigates married woman or man to be divorced or neglect duties and responsibilities (SYARIAH CRIMINAL CODE 1985

ENACTMENT NO. 2 OF 1985
SYARIAH CRIMINAL CODE 1985

PART II - OFFENCES

Section 8. Instigates married woman or man to be divorced or neglect duties and responsibilities

Any woman who instigates, forces or persuades any married woman or man to be divorced or to neglect his or her duties and his or her responsibilities to his or her spouse shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to both.