Section 97
When leading questions may be asked
of Syariah Court Evidence (Federal Territories) Act 1997
ActIn forceProvision 96 of 131
Section 97
(a)
the question may not put into the mouth of the witness the very words which he is to echo again; and
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(b)
the question may not assume that facts have been proved which have not been proved, or that particular answers have been given contrary to the fact.
(2)
The Court, in its discretion, may prohibit leading questions from being put to a witness who shows a strong interest or bias in favour of the cross-examining party.