Which constitutional body examines whether a law is repugnant to the injunctions of Islam?
Correct answer: B. The Federal Shariat Court
- A. The Council of Islamic Ideology
- B. The Federal Shariat Court
- C. The Supreme Court in every case
- D. The National Assembly Standing Committee
Explanation
The Federal Shariat Court has constitutional jurisdiction under Article 203D to examine whether a law is repugnant to the injunctions of Islam as laid down in the Quran and Sunnah. The Council of Islamic Ideology mainly advises the legislature and executive on Islamic conformity.
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