Syariah Penal Code · s 184

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s 184Withdrawal of syahadah before pronouncement of punishment or sentencing, or making order or judgment

When a syahid withdraws his syahadah before the courts pronounce the punishment, or makes an order or judgment, the withdrawal of such syahadah is acceptable and the Court shall not make such syahadah as proof for granting the claim or conviction, and such syahid, except in the case of zina, zina bil-jabar or liwat, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both.