Pakistan's IHC Rules Council of Islamic Ideology Cannot Decide Criminal Liability
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- •The Islamabad High Court issued the ruling on May 5, 2026.
- •The Council of Islamic Ideology is a constitutional body tasked with advising the government on Islamic laws.
- •The court clarified that criminal liability decisions fall under the judiciary's jurisdiction, not the CII.
- •This ruling may impact future cases where Islamic legal interpretations are considered in criminal matters.
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- ▸If the Pakistani government enforces the IHC ruling strictly the Council of Islamic Ideology's influence on criminal law will be reduced, potentially leading to clearer separation between religious advice and legal judgments.
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