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Jan 11, 2017 sharia court jurisdiction corporate veil muslim personal laws local government civil law

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Religious Affiliation and Shari'a Court Jurisdiction

Can a municipality be considered Muslim for Shari'a court jurisdiction? The Supreme Court says no, reversing a Shari'a District Court ruling.