Criminal Procedure Code · Updated to 1 May 2023 · Chapter XXIV · General Provisions as to Inquiries and Trials
259. Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
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inquiry
“inquiry” includes every inquiry conducted under this Code before a Magistrate;
Provided that no Magistrate shall remand an accused person to custody under this section for a term exceeding eight days at a time:
Provided further that where a Government Medical Officer has certified that the complainant will not be able to give evidence before a certain date the accused may be remanded until such date notwithstanding that the term of remand may exceed eight days.
Government Medical Officer
“Government Medical Officer” or “Medical Officer” includes a medical practitioner who has been given by the Director General of Health Malaysia, an authorization in writing under section 34C of the Medical Act 1971 to perform functions specified in that section;
Every order made under this section by the Court of a
Court
“Court” means the High Court, a Sessions Court, or a Magistrate’s Court of any class, as the context may require;
Magistrate shall be in writing, signed by the presiding Magistrate, and shall state the reasons for it.
Explanation—If sufficient evidence has been obtained to raise a suspicion that the accused may have committed an offence and it appears likely that further evidence may be obtained by a remand, this is a reasonable cause for a remand.
offence
“offence” means any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force;