s 128 Dead or missing witness
Whenever a witness dies or disappears after giving evidence in any matter relating to mu’amalat, the Judge may conduct an examination on his evidence and can give a decision based on such evidence.
Syariah Court Evidence (Federal Territories) Act 1997 s 128
Syariah Court Evidence (Federal Territories) Act 1997 s 128
Malay text (authoritative)
Saksi yang mati atau hilang
Apabila seorang saksi mati atau hilang selepas memberikan keterangan dalam mana-mana perkara yang berhubungan dengan mu’amalat, Hakim boleh menjalankan pemeriksaan atas keterangannya dan boleh membuat keputusan berasaskan keterangan itu.
Text as at 1 January 2006 (LOM reprint); amendments made after that date may not be incorporated.
Source: Laws of Malaysia, Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (lom.agc.gov.my). Not a copy of the Gazette printed by the Government Printer (Interpretation Acts 1948 and 1967, s 61).
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