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Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
Syariah Penal Code · 2024 Revised Edition · Chapter IV · General Offences
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Any Muslim parent or guardian who gives away or surrenders his child or a minor under his custody who has not attained the age of 18 years to a person who is not a Muslim is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.
Any Muslim who gives away or surrenders any other Muslim person under his custody to a non-Muslim is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $20,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.
Syariah Penal Code 102 CAP.
Any giving away or surrender under subsection (1) or (2) is invalid and that child or person shall be surrendered to the relevant authority according to the opinion of the Court.
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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