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Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · As enacted · Chapter IX
Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001 · As enacted · Chapter IX
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A witness may while under examination refresh his memory by referring to any writing made by himself at the time of the transaction concerning which he is questioned, or so soon afterwards that the Court considers it likely that the transaction was at that time fresh in his memory.
The witness may also refer to any such writing made by any other and read by the witness within the time aforesaid, if, when he read it, he knew it to be correct.
Whenever the witness may refresh his memory by reference to any document, he may, with the permission of the Court, refer to a copy of such document:
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Provided the Court is satisfied that there is sufficient reason for the non-production of the original.
An expert may refresh his memory by reference to professional treatises.
Testimony to facts stated in document mentioned in section 141.