60A. Interpretation of this Part

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires —

“child” means an unmarried person who has not attained the age of 18 years qamariah;

“dharar Syar’ie” means the commission of any of the following acts —

wilfully or knowingly causing, or attempting to cause, a family member in fear of hurt;

causing hurt to a family member by such act which is known or ought to have been known would result in hurt;

compelling the family member by force or threat to engage in any conduct or act from which he has a right to abstain;

wrongfully confining or restraining a family member against his will;

continual harassment with intent to cause distress, annoyance or humiliation, or knowing that it is likely to cause distress, annoyance or humiliation, to a family member; or

causing destruction, damage or loss of property of a family member, or causing financial loss to a family member;

a spouse or former spouse of that person;

a child of that person and their descendants, including an adopted child and a step-child;

the father or mother of that person;

a father-in-law or mother-in-law of that person;

a grandfather or grandmother of that person or any of their ascendants, whether on the side of the father or mother of that person; or

any relative or other person who in the opinion of the Court should, in the circumstances, be regarded as a member of the family of that person;

declared as such under section 60I(1);

maintained or managed by any agency or voluntary organisation approved by the Minister of Culture, Youth and

suitable whereby the owner, occupier or manager is willing to receive the victim;