Malaysia legislation

Section 163

of *SYARIAH CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997

Section 163

(2)

When the additional evidence is taken by the trial Court, it shall certify the evidence, with a statement of its opinion on the case considered with regard to the additional evidence, to the Syariah

Appeal Court, and the Court shall thereupon proceed to dispose of the appeal.

(3)

The parties to the appeal shall be present when additional evidence is taken.

(4)

In dealing with any appeal in a criminal case, the Syariah

Appeal Court may also, if it thinks fit, call for and receive from the trial Court a report of any matter connected with the trial.

90 Laws of Malaysia ACT 560

Judgment

Section 163 — SYARIAH CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (FEDERAL TERRITORIES) ACT 1997