Islamic Family Law Act · s 40

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s 40Annulment of marriage

(1)

Where any doubt arises as to the validity of a marriage or it is found that a marriage conflicts with Hukum Syara’, the Court shall investigate the circumstances to determine whether the marriage is valid or invalid in accordance with Hukum Syara’.

(2)

Where the Court is satisfied that the marriage is not valid in accordance with Hukum Syara’, the Court shall make an order to annul the marriage.

(3)

The Court shall record the order to annul the marriage and shall deliver a certified copy of the record to both the relevant Registrar and the

Chief Registrar for registration.