Section 144
Non-appearance of respondent
of Syariah Criminal Procedure (Federal Territories) Act 1997
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Section 144
If, at the hearing of the appeal, the respondent is not present, the
Court shall not make any order in the matter of the appeal adverse to or to the prejudice of the respondent, but shall adjourn the hearing of the appeal to a future day for his appearance, and shall issue the requisite notice to him for service through the Registrar.