351. Procedure when ikrar or statement irregularly taken

If any Syariah Court before which an ikrar or other statement of an accused person recorded under section 86 or 13 1 is tendered or has been received in evidence finds that any of the provisions of such section have not been complied with by the Syar'ie Judge recording the statement, it shall take evidence that such person duly made the statement recorded and, if it is satisfied of .the same, sucli statement shall be admitted if the error has not prejudiced the accused as to his defence on the merits.