Lesson 1, Topic 1
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3.10 Kadhi’s Court

Kadhis’ Courts are established under Article 170 of the Constitution.  Their jurisdiction is limited to the determination of questions of Muslim Law relating to personal status, marriage, divorce or inheritance in proceedings in which all the parties profess the Muslim Religion and submit to the jurisdiction of the Kadhis’ courts.

Functions and jurisdiction of Kadhi’s Court

  1. Islamic family law
  2. Marriage and divorce
  3. Inheritance
  4. Dispute resolution