Malaysia’s top court invalidates state’s Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy and other offenses

Malaysia's top court invalidates state's Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy and other offenses

Malaysia’s top court on Friday struck down Shariah-based criminal laws in an opposition-run state, saying they encroached on federal authority. Islamists denounced the decision and said it could undermine religious courts across the Muslim-majority nation.

Malaysia’s apex court quashes state’s expansion of sharia law

Landmark case tested the separation of powers between common and religious laws under the country’s unique dual legal system.

Malaysia's top court strikes out some Islamic laws

Malaysia's top court on Friday declared unconstitutional more than a dozen Islamic laws enacted by the state of Kelantan.

Malaysia's top court declares several Islamic laws in Kelantan state unconstitutional

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's top court on Friday (Feb 9) declared more than a dozen Islamic laws enacted by the state of Kelantan as unconstitutional, in a landmark decision that could affect the legality of similar Syariah laws in other parts of the Muslim-majority country. Malaysia has a dual-track legal sys

Malaysia’s top court declares several Islamic laws in Kelantan state

Malaysia’s top court on Friday declared more than a dozen Islamic laws enacted by the northeastern state of Kelantan as unconstitutional, in a decision that could affect the legality of Sharia in other parts of the Muslim-majority country.