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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Any unmarried Muslim female who leaves the custody of her parents or guardian or from any person having the legal custody of her according to
Hukum Syara’ without reasonable excuse according to Hukum Syara’ is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000
or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months or both, and the Court shall order her to return to her parents or guardian or the person having the legal custody of her according to Hukum Syara’.
Court
“Court” means the Syariah Courts established under section 6(1) of the Syariah Courts Act;
Court
“Court” means the Syariah Courts established under section 6(1) of the Syariah Courts Act;
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