NEW DELHI: The Indian Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Shariat courts have no legal sanctity, and religious decrees or fatwas are illegal if they tread on the rights of an individual, the Indian media reported.
The court gave the ruling in response to a petition challenging the legality of the Shariat courts.
A two-member bench of the Indian top court headed by Justice C K Prasad in its ruling on Monday said that the Sharia courts are not sanctioned by law and there is no legality of fatwas in this country.
The bench further objected to the Shariat courts ordering punishments against innocent people and said that no religion permits the same.
The Indian apex court also said that Darul Qaza cannot pass any judgment that infringes on the fundamental rights of an individual unless asked by the concerned person.
