Articles mentioning both Syariah Court and Malaysia

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  1. Defiant Banggarma shows her Hindu faith

    Explore Article Free Malaysia Today (Aug 23 2010) Human Rights

    ...of two was a Muslim and therefore would have to resolve her “unwitting conversion” dispute with the Syariah Court. Banggarma, whose Muslim name is Siti Hasnah Vangarama Abdullah, instantly brushed aside the verdic......the bullying tactic on non-Muslims. “Such forced conversions in a democratic society only happen in Malaysia... not even in the largest Muslim-majority nation, Indonesia,” he said. He said the Indonesia Parli... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Syariah Court   Indonesia   United Malays National Organization

  2. Malaysian Appellate Court Says Status As Muslim Up To Syariah Court

    Explore Article Religion Clause (Aug 21 2010)

    According to Bernama, Malaysia's Court of Appeal ruled yesterday that only the Syariah Court has jurisdiction to determine whether someone is Muslim. The ruling came in an appeal of a 2005 lo... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Syariah Court   Malaysia

  3. Malaysian court declines Hindu widow's appeal

    Explore Article Latest Hot News (Aug 20 2010)

    ...onversion to Islam has been disputed by his wife S. Kaliammal, 35. Moorthy, who was with the Projek Malaysia Everest 1997 expedition, died Dec 20, 2005. He was 36. The former army lance corporal was said to h......turb the declaration that Moorthy was a Muslim because the matter was under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court. The court made the ruling after the council produced a Syariah Court order that ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   Malacca   Mohammad Abdullah

  4. HIndraf Makkal Shakti: US-based HAF calls Banggarma verdict ...

    Explore Article HINDRAF Makkal Sakthi (Aug 9 2010) Human Rights

    ... with little hope as Justice Mohammed Yacoob Sam referred the case contesting her conversion to the Syariah Court. Banggarma, born a Hindu, claimed that state authorities forcibly converted her to Islam at the...... before a marriage is legally recognized. “The right to religious freedom has continued to erode in Malaysia, and minorities continue to suffer,” said Professor Ramesh Rao, HAF’s Human Rights Coordinator. “Th... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Syariah Court   HAF   Ramesh Rao

  5. National Express Malaysia: US-based HAF calls Banggarma verdict ...

    Explore Article National Express (Aug 9 2010) Human Rights

    ... with little hope as Justice Mohammed Yacoob Sam referred the case contesting her conversion to the Syariah Court. Banggarma, born a Hindu, claimed that state authorities forcibly converted her to Islam at the...... before a marriage is legally recognized. “The right to religious freedom has continued to erode in Malaysia, and minorities continue to suffer,” said Professor Ramesh Rao, HAF’s Human Rights Coordinator. “Th... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   HAF   Hindu American Foundation   Ramesh Rao

  6. Pro Malaysia: US-based HAF calls Banggarma verdict 'religiously ...

    Explore Article Pro Malaysia (Aug 6 2010) Human Rights

    “HAF will continue to monitor this case along with the litany of human rights abuses in Malaysia.“The Hindu American Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan organization promoting the Hindu and A......left with little hope as Justice Mohammed Yacoob referred the case contesting her conversion to the Syariah Court.Banggarma, born a Hindu, claimed that state authorities forcibly converted her to Islam at the age ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   HAF   Hindu American Foundation   Ramesh Rao

  7. US-based HAF calls Banggarma verdict 'religiously discriminatory'

    Explore Article Free Malaysia Today (Aug 5 2010) Human Rights

    US-based HAF calls Banggarma verdict 'religiously discriminatory'Free Malaysia TodayKUALA LUMPUR: US-based The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has condemned the Penang High Court...... with little hope as Justice Mohammed Yacoob Sam referred the case contesting her conversion to the Syariah Court. Banggarma, born a Hindu, claimed that state authorities forcibly converted her to Islam at the age... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Ramesh Rao   Hindu American Foundation   Malaysia

  8. Malaysian Woman Challenges Ban On Non-Muslim Lawyers Practicing In Syariah Court

    Explore Article Religion Clause (May 14 2010)

    ...the religious court. In allowing Martin to proceed, the High Court rejected arguments that only the Syariah Court had jurisdiction to hear her application. According to today's Malaysia Star, Martin contends that Rule 10 of the Peguam Syarie Rules 1993 that limits Syariah practice to ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   Syariah Court

  9. Shamala's family wants court to end one-sided conversions

    Explore Article The Malaysian Insider (May 3 2010)

    ...ather than follow her estranged Muslim convert husband could be the last such case depending on how Malaysia's highest court decides. The bank clerk’s family was in court today and appeared disappointed at th......1A) of the Federal Constitution, where a custody order of children is made which court, between the Syariah Court or the High Court is the higher authority? 4. When there is conversion of children of a civil ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Datuk Cyrus Das   Malaysia   Debra Chong

  10. Convert husband challenges practicality of hearing in absence of ex-wife

    Explore Article My Sinchew (May 3 2010)

    ...nged the practicality of the hearing in the absence of his ex-wife and their two sons who have left Malaysia. Dr Muhammad Ridzwan, a Muslim convert formerly known as Dr Jeyaganesh C. Mogarajah, raised the pre......uhammad Ridzwan's conduct was deplorable because he quietly went to obtain a custody order from the Syariah Court, Das said. The couple were married in 1998 according to Hindu rites and their marriage was register... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   Muhammad Ridzwan Mogarajah   Shanghai

  11. Malaysian court rejects convert custody bid

    Explore Article CathNews Asia (Apr 4 2010) Proselytization

    Malaysian court rejects convert custody bid Malaysia's High Court has rejected a Muslim convert's application to stay the court's ruling that he hand ov......ourt gave Indira custody of the 23-month-old child, effectively overturning an earlier order by the Syariah Court. According to the news portal Malaysian Insider, Gandhi recalled she married Pathmanathan, Mohd. Ri... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   M. Kulasegaran   Malaysia   Ipoh

  12. Indira's fight for kids to go to Parliament

    Explore Article The Malaysian Insider (Mar 20 2010)

    Indira's fight for kids to go to Parliament ...which had failed its duty as a law-making institution. “Now we have two custody orders — one by the Syariah Court and one by the civil High Court. Both orders give custody to each parent. But which should prevail?......ail This Comments (7) Add Comment min/max Show/Hide comments ... written by temanmu, March 20, 2010 Malaysia is now an Islamic near-absolute Monarchy created by Mahathir and a bench of dull judges. (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   M. Indira Gandhi   Ipoh High Court   Prasana Diksa

  13. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Malaysia News.Net (Jul 6 2009) Human Rights

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Malaysia News.Net Monday 6th July, 2009 (IANS) Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mohamad Khalid Shaee   Malaysia   Judge Rosnaini Saub

  14. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Turkmenistan News.Net (Jul 6 2009) Human Rights

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Turkmenistan News.Net Monday 6...... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Turkmenistan News.Net Monday 6th July, 2009 (IANS) Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Selangor   Malaysia   Penang

  15. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Uzbekistan News.Net (Jul 6 2009) Human Rights , Proselytization

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Uzbekistan News.Net Monday 6th........ Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Uzbekistan News.Net Monday 6th July, 2009 (IANS) Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mohamad Khalid Shaee   Malaysia   Judge Rosnaini Saub

  16. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Kyrgyzstan News.Net (Jul 6 2009) Human Rights

    ..... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Kyrgyzstan News.Net Monday 6th July, 2009 (IANS) Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje......uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan Singh died a Muslim June 4, NST Online, the The New Straits Times said on its webs... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Selangor   Malaysia   Penang

  17. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Malaysia Sun (Jul 6 2009) Proselytization

    ...e faced persecution from from their countrise, have fled to seek refuge in India where they are ... Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje......uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan Singh died a Muslim June 4, NST Online, the The New Straits Times said on ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mohamad Khalid Shaee   Malaysia   Judge Rosnaini Saub

  18. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Kuala Lumpur News.Net (Jul 6 2009) Human Rights

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Kuala Lumpur News.Net Monday 6...... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Kuala Lumpur News.Net Monday 6th July, 2009 (IANS) Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mohamad Khalid Shaee   Malaysia   Judge Rosnaini Saub

  19. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article TwoCircles.net (Jul 6 2009)

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... By IANS, Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia's civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mohamad Khalid Shaee   Malaysia   Judge Rosnaini Saub

  20. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Sindh Today (Jul 6 2009)

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... Home > India > Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court Mohan Singh was......alaysian court July 6th, 2009 SindhToday Leave a comment Go to comments Kuala Lumpur, July 6 (IANS) Malaysia’s civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh had converted to Islam, reje... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Mohamad Khalid Shaee   Malaysia   Selangor

  21. Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court

    Explore Article Indians in Thailand (Jul 6 2009) Proselytization

    ...uled that due to the religious conversion certificate, the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Syariah court that ruled Mohan ... Mohan Singh was a Muslim, rules Malaysian court July 6th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT ......s Malaysian court July 6th, 2009 - 12:36 pm ICT by IANS Tell a Friend - Kuala Lumpur, July 6 (IANS) Malaysia’s civil high court Monday ruled that deceased art director Mohan Singh ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Malaysia   Syariah Court   Judge Rosnaini Saub

  22. Child conversion issue goes up to Federal Court

    Explore Article Asiaone (Apr 28 2009) Proselytization

    ...es and their marriage was registered under the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act ... PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA: The Federal Court will decide on the validity of conversion of a minor, who is a result of a civil......sion issue, both Shamala, 37, and Dr Jeyaganesh, 41, were also embroiled in a custody battle as the Syariah Court granted custody of the two children to Dr Jeyaganesh, while the civil High Court ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Jeyaganesh C. Mogarajah   Malaysia   Shamala Sathiyaseelan

  23. Conversion case goes to Federal Court

    Explore Article The Malaysian Insider (Apr 28 2009) Proselytization

    ... Dr Jeyaganesh who is now known as Muhammad Ridzwan Mogarajah had also filed for custody but in the Syariah Court. He was granted custody a month later. After multiple lawsuits and counter-suits, both parties fina...... Muallafs (Majlis Agama Islam)? Shamala was not present in court today and is believed to have left Malaysia with the two children in tow. Dr Muhammad Ridzwan, an anaesthesiologist at a hospital in Kedah, ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Kedah   Majlis Agama Islam   Malaysia

  24. Conversion case goes to Federal Court

    Explore Article The Malaysian Insider (Apr 28 2009)

    ... Dr Jeyaganesh who is now known as Muhammad Ridzwan Mogarajah had also filed for custody but in the Syariah Court. He was granted custody a month later. After multiple lawsuits and counter-suits, both parties fina...... Muallafs (Majlis Agama Islam)? Shamala was not present in court today and is believed to have left Malaysia with the two children in tow. Dr Muhammad Ridzwan, an anaesthesiologist at a hospital in Kedah, ... (Read Full Article)

    Comment on Article Mentions:   Kedah   Syariah Court   Muhammad Ridzwan Mogarajah

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