sharia courts

In a landmark reminder of India’s constitutional supremacy, the recent Madras High Court ruling has reiterated a fundamental principle: no religious law or council can surpass the authority of the Indian legal system. This decision, rooted in the case of a Muslim couple whose contested divorce was facilitated by a Shariat Council, underscores an urgent […]

The recent ruling by the Madras High Court’s Madurai bench, which declared that the Shariat Council is not a court and cannot issue divorce certificates, marks a significant step towards upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of women. This decision, which emphasizes that only state-constituted courts can deliver judgments, is a timely […]