Malaysia legislation

Section 24

of Native Courts Ordinance, 1992 ( Ord. No. 9/92 )

Section 24

A Sarawak Administrative Officer, Chief, or any other person who exercises jurisdiction in a Native Court may⎯

(a)

issue a warrant of arrest; and

(b)

either verbally or in writing summon any party or any witness who may be required in any case:

Provided that⎯

(i)

a warrant of arrest shall be endorsed by a Magistrate;

and

Ord. No. 9/92

(ii)

if the person on whom a summons is to be served resides outside the jurisdiction of the Court, the summons shall be in writing and shall be endorsed by a Magistrate.

Substantial justice to be done without undue regard to technicalities

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