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Syariah Courts Criminal Procedure Code · s 143

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s 143Interpretation of evidence to accused

(1)

When any evidence is given in a language or gesture not understood by the accused. and he is present in person. the evidence shall be interpreted to him in open court in a language or gesture which he understands.

(2)

When documents are put in for the purpose of formal proof, it shall be in the discretion of the Syariah Court to interpret as much thereof as appears necessary.