Section 178. Discharge of order. (SYARIAH CIVIL PROCEDURE ENACTMENT 1984

ENACTMENT NO. 5 OF 1984
SYARIAH CIVIL PROCEDURE ENACTMENT 1984

PART XXII - JUDGMENT DEBTOR SUMMONS, WARRANT OF ARREST, ECT.

Section 178. Discharge of order.

(1) An order of arrest or committal issued on grounds of failure to pay money shall be deemed to be discharged-

(a)

if it appears that the party has been adjudged bankrupt or that a receiving order or wage earner's administration order has been made against him ; or

(b)

if the party at whose instance the order was made files in Court a request in writing that the party in question be released.

(2) Notice of such discharge shall forthwith be sent by the Court to the Officer in Charge of the prison if the party is in prison.