Syariah Penal Code · s 230

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s 230Contempt etc. of religious authority

(1)

Any person who in any manner contempts, neglects, contravenes, opposes or insults any titah of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang

Di-Pertuan with respect to religion in his capacity as the Head of the official religion of Brunei Darussalam is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years.

(2)

Any person who in any manner contempts —

(a)

the Majlis or Members of the Majlis;

(b)

any committee of the Majlis or its members;

(c)

Court; or

(d)

the administration of the Syariah justice, is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding

$8,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or both.