(1) Women who, according to the customs and manners of the country7 ought not to be compelled to appear in public shall be exempt from personal appearance in Court.

(2) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to exempt such women from arrest in execution of civil process in any case in which the arrest of women is not prohibited by this Code. 1 Ins. by Act No. VII of 2020, s. 16. 2 Omitted by the Federal Laws (Revision and Declaration) Ordinance, No. XVII of 1981, s. 3 and Second Sch. 3 Amended by Adaptation Order, 1937 and the Amending Act No. XIII of 1916, Sch., have been omitted by the Central Laws (Statute Reform) Ordinance, No. XXI of 1960, s.3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955). 4 Subs. by Ordinance, No. XXI of 1960, s. 3 and 2nd Sch. (with effect from the 14th October, 1955). 5 Omitted by Adaptation Order, 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956). 6 Omitted by Adaptation Order, 1961, Art. 2 and Sch. (with effect from the 23rd March, 1956). 7 Subs. by Adaptation Order, 1937, para 4(1).