Unconstitutional

Landmark Ruling: Malaysian Federal Court Declares Kelantan State Sharia Laws Unconstitutional

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Malaysian federal court ruled on Friday that several Kelantan state Sharia laws are unconstitutional. The decision came after lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and her daughter, Tengku Yasmin Natasha Tengku Abdul Rahman, filed a petition challenging the constitutionality of provisions in the Kelantan Syariah Criminal Code (I) Enactment 2019 which dealt with offenses such as destroying places of worship, sodomy, sexual harassment, use of intoxicating substances, incest, and others. The petition was based on Article 4 of the Malaysian Federal Constitution, which states that any law inconsistent with … Read more

Lawyer Fights Against Unconstitutional Provisions, Defies Death Threats for Justice

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina has taken a courageous stand for justice in Malaysia. She has successfully overturned unconstitutional provisions in the country, despite receiving death threats. Her unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law deserves recognition. Zurina faced immense challenges as she fought against unconstitutional provisions. These provisions were aimed at suppressing individual freedoms and undermining the principles of justice. However, she remained steadfast in her pursuit of justice and fairness. Through her legal expertise and determination, Zurina managed to convince the courts to declare these unconstitutional provisions null and … Read more

Malaysia’s Top Court Rules Dozens of Islamic Laws Unconstitutional, Ignites Controversy Over Sharia Legal System

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia – Malaysia’s highest court has declared more than a dozen Islamic laws in the state of Kelantan unconstitutional, citing their infringement on federal authority. The decision, reached by an 8-1 judgment of the Federal Court, has stirred debate, with some conservative Muslim critics suggesting that it could undermine the country’s Sharia legal system. Among the 16 laws deemed “void and invalid” are those related to sodomy, sexual harassment, intoxication, incest, and defiling or destroying a place of worship. Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat emphasized that the verdict should not be interpreted as … Read more

Education Advocates Challenge Unconstitutional Diversion of Taxpayer Funds for Baseball Stadium

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A constitutional challenge has been filed against Senate Bill 1 (SB1) by Strong Public Schools Nevada and other education leaders. SB1, which allocates up to $380 million in taxpayer funds for the construction of a baseball stadium, has been accused of multiple constitutional violations. The primary aim of the challenge is to prevent public funds from being used for what is considered a misguided stadium project. Claiming that SB1 violates five sections of the State Constitution, the group believes that the bill should be invalidated. In a media release, Strong Public … Read more