Syariah Courts Criminal Procedure Code · s 77

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s 77Power to require attendance of witnesses

(1)

A Religious Enforcement Officer or police officer making an investigation under this Chapter may by order in writing require the attendance before himself of any person who from the information given or otherwise appears to be acquainted with the circumstances of the case. and such person shall attend as so required.

(2)

If any such person refuses to attend as so required, such

Religious Enforcement Oficer or police officer may report such refusal to a

Syar'ie Judge who may, thereupon in his discretion, issue a summons or warrant to secure the attendance of such person as required by the order mentioned in subsection (1).

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Cril?iinal Procedure Code

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