Federal Shariat Court
The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) is a constitutional court of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which has the power to examine and determine whether the laws of the country comply with Sharia law. The court was established in 1980 during the government of the President General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. It is located in the federal capital, Islamabad. It hears appeals under the Hudood Ordinances, a religious legislation in the country introduced in 1979.
| Federal Shariat Court | |
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Emblem of the Federal Shariat Court | |
Flag of the Federal Shariat Court | |
| Established | 1980 |
| Jurisdiction | Pakistan |
| Location | Constitution Avenue, Islamabad |
| Authorized by | Constitution of Pakistan |
| Appeals to | Supreme Court of Pakistan |
| Judge term length | 3 years |
| Number of positions | 8 |
| Website | www |
| Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court | |
| Currently | Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rahman |
| Since | 01 June 2023 |
The Federal Shariat Court is the only authority which holds the constitutional power to prohibit and prevent the enactment of laws which are deemed to be un-Islamic by the parliament of Pakistan. It is predominantly focused on examining new or existing law of Pakistan. If a law violates the Quran, sunnah or hadith, the Shariat Court will prohibit its enactment.
Justice Dr. Syed Muhammad Anwer, is the current Acting Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court, having taken oath on May 16, 2022.