Section 58
Power to require attendance of witnesses
of Syariah Criminal Procedure Ordinance, 2001
State OrdinanceIn forceProvision 55 of 196
Section 58
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(1)
A
Religious
Enforcement
Officer making an investigation under this Chapter may, by order in writing, require the attendance before himself of any person being within the State in which he is making an investigation who, from the information given or otherwise, appears to be acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case, and such person shall attend as so required.
(2)
If any such person refuses to attend as so required, such
Religious Enforcement Officer may report such refusal to a Judge who may thereupon in his discretion issue a warrant to secure the attendance of such person as required by the Religious Enforcement
Officer.