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Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · s 50
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Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · s 50
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In criminal proceedings the fact that the accused person has a bad character is irrelevant, unless evidence has been given that he has a good character, in which case it becomes qarinah.
Explanation 1 -
This section does not apply to cases in which the bad character of any person is itself a fact in issue.
Explanation 2 -
A previous conviction is relevant as evidence of bad character.