SC Reaffirmation — Shari'ah Catch-All Jurisdiction
No confirmed citationJanuary 1, 2024
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Broad Personal and Real Jurisdiction (PD 1083)
Why it matters
Reaffirmed that Shari'ah District Courts possess broad jurisdiction over all personal and real actions between Muslims under Article 143(2)(b) of PD 1083, the Code of Muslim Personal Laws, extending beyond specific enumerated cases.
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