SC hears plea against Sharia Court decision

SC hears plea against Sharia Court decision
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Summary The court has issued the notice to the attorney general to appear on May, 3, 2011.

The decision of Sharia Court has influenced the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, said Justice Asif Saeed Khosa. Supreme Court’s 5-member Sharia Appellate bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa heard the plea against amendment in Women Protection Act.Federal Sharia Court has declared some of the sections of the bill in conflict with the Constitution. Islam Ghuman Advocate has moved the court against the decision. The court has issued the notice to the attorney general to appear on May, 3, 2011.