PD 1083 Article 163

Offenses against customary law.

Article 163

ARTICLE 163. Offenses against customary law. — The Shari'a Circuit Court, in cases involving offenses against customary law which can be settled without formal trial, may, at its discretion, direct the Shari'a Clerk of Court to constitute a council of not less than two nor more than four members, with him as chairman, to settle the case amicably.

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