Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · s 83

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s 83( 1)

In civil proceedings evidence shall not be excluded on the ground that it is hearsay.

(2}

In this Chapter-

{a)

"hearsay" means a statement made otherwise than by a person while giving oral evidence in the proceedings, which is tendered as evidence of the matters stated; and

{b)

references to hearsay include hearsay of whatever degree.

(3)

Nothing in this Chapter shall affect the admissibility of evidence admissible apart from this section.

(4)

The provision of sections 84 to 88 do not apply to hearsay evidence admissible apart from this section, notwithstanding that it may also be admissible by virtue of this section.

Notice of proposal to adduce hearsay evidence.