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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter III · Withdrawal of Syahadah
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter III · Withdrawal of Syahadah
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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.
syahid
“syahid” has the same meaning assigned to it under section 3(1) of the Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001;
Court
“Court” means the Syariah Courts established under section 6(1) of the Syariah Courts Act;
syahadah
“syahadah” has the same meaning assigned to it under section 3(1) of the Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001;
syahid
“syahid” has the same meaning assigned to it under section 3(1) of the Syariah Courts Evidence Order, 2001;