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SC seeks Centre’s response on plea by woman who left Islam to be governed by secular law

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SC seeks Centre’s response on plea by woman who left Islam to be governed by secular law

A view of premises of the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to respond to a plea by a Kerala-based woman, born a Muslim but now a non-believer, to be governed by the secular statute of Indian Succession Act of … Read more

Taliban to impose their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan | CNN

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Taliban to impose their interpretation of Sharia law in Afghanistan | CNN

CNN  —  The Taliban has ordered judges in Afghanistan to fully impose their interpretation of Sharia Law, including potential public executions, amputations and flogging, a move experts fear will lead to a further deterioration of human rights in the impoverished country. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghanistan’s Supreme Leader Alaiqadar Amirul Momineen made the “obligatory” … Read more