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Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · s 129
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Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · s 129
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When a witness may be cross-examined he may, in addition to the questions hereinbefore referred to, be asked any questions which tend 1595
to test his. accuracy, veracity or credibility;
to discover who he is and what is his position in life; or
to shake his credit by injuring his character, although the answer to such questions might tend directly or indirectly to incriminate him, or might expose or tend directly or indirectly to expose him to a penalty or forfeiture.
Court to decide when question shall be asked and when witness compelled to answer.