Section 21
Supervisory and revisionary jurisdiction of Syariah Appeal Court
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Section 21
(1)
The Syariah Appeal Court shall have supervisory and revisionary jurisdiction over the Syariah High Court and may, if it appears necessary in the interests of justice, either on its own motion or on application by any party or interested person, at any stage in any matter or proceedings, whether civil or criminal, in the Syariah High Court, call for and examine any record relating to it and may give any direction necessary in the interests of justice.
(2)
Whenever the Syariah Appeal Court calls for the record under subsection (1), all proceedings in the Syariah High Court relating to the matter or proceedings shall be suspended pending further order from the
Syariah Appeal Court.