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Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XLI
Criminal Procedure Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XLI
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Upon complaint made to a Magistrate on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman or of a female child under the age of 14 years for any unlawful purpose, he may make an order for the immediate restoration of the woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary.
complaint
"complaint" means the allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under this Code that some person whether known or unknown has committed or is guilty of an offence;
complaint
"complaint" means the allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate with a view to his taking action under this Code that some person whether known or unknown has committed or is guilty of an offence;
Magistrate
"Magistrate" means a Magistrate appointed by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan under the Subordinate Courts Act or under any written law;
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