PUTRAJAYA: Non-Muslim lawyers are now eligible to practise Syariah Law in the Federal Territories, following a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal Friday.
In its judgement on the case of Victoria Jayaseelan Martin's attempt to become a Syarie lawyer, the court ruled that the Federal Territories Islamic Council (MAIWP) had exceeded its powers in rejecting the former's application on grounds that she was a non-Muslim.
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