157. Additional evidence

After examining any record of proceedings under section 156, if the higher Syariah Court is of the opinion that the additional evidence is necessary or any witness should be called upon, the higher Syariah Court may take the evidence itself or order the Syariah Court which has passed the sentence to take such additional evidence.

When the additional evidence is taken by the Syariah Court which has passed the sentence, the Syariah Court shall certif) such evidence to the higher Syariah Court which shall thereupon, as soon as possible, proceed to con~plete the confirmation.

The accused or Syar'ie Lawyer shall be present when additional evidence is taken unless the higher Syariah Court directs otherwise.