Singapore legislation
Section 42
Section 42
Evidence
(1)
The Court is to have regard to the law of evidence for the time being in force in Singapore, and is to be guided by the principles thereof, but is not obliged to apply the same strictly.
(2)
The Court may administer oaths and affirmations.
(3)
Evidence must ordinarily be given on oath in a form binding upon Muslims, but the Court may on special grounds dispense with an oath and take evidence on affirmation. Such affirmation must be in accordance with the Oaths and Declarations Act 2000.
(4)
Whether on oath or on affirmation a witness is bound to state the truth.
(5)
If in the opinion of the Court any witness has wilfully given false evidence in any proceedings, the Court may report the matter to the Public Prosecutor.