10.—(1) If any man who is already married to any person other than the other party to the intended marriage applies to the Kadi for the marriage to be solemnized by the Kadi or for the written consent of the Kadi for the marriage to be solemnized by the wali of the woman to be wedded, the Kadi may issue a summons to the man, to the woman whom he wishes to marry, to any wali of the woman and to any other person who can give evidence in the matter to attend at an inquiry to be held not earlier than 7 days from the date of the summons.
(2) At the hearing of the inquiry the Kadi shall hear and record the evidence of the man, the woman whom he wishes to marry, the wali of such woman (if any) and any other witness who is called to give evidence.
(3) The Kadi may call any evidence which he considers necessary.
(4) After the inquiry the Kadi may give his decision either at once or at a later date of which notice shall be given to the parties.
(5) If the Kadi decides to solemnize the marriage or to consent to the solemnization of the marriage, the marriage may be solemnized at the expiry of 7 clear days from the date of his decision but the marriage shall not be solemnized if a notice of appeal has in the meantime been sent to the Kadi. Where such a notice of appeal has been sent to him, the Kadi shall not solemnize the marriage or give his written consent to the marriage except on the order of the Appeal Board.