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Oct 12
1) With the help of relevant authority, answer the following: (A) The creation, appointment, qualification, and jurisdiction of the Sharia Courts of Appeal in FCT. (B) Which court has jurisdiction?
1) with the aid of relevant authority, answer the following (A) the creation, appointment ,the qualification and jurisdiction of the Sharia courts of appeal F C T (B) WHICH court has the jurisdiction to hear and determine matters involving any person validly elect into the office of president or vice president of Nigeria (C) DISCUSS the appellant jurisdiction of the court identify in question B above , where the appeal lies as of right in relation to the federal and state high Court ? Expand your explanation
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Oct 12
(A) The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were created under the Sharia Court of Appeal Act, 2003. The judges of the Sharia Courts of Appeal are appointed by the President of Nigeria on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council. To qualify as a judge of the Sharia Court of Appeal, a person must have been a legal practitioner for at least 10 years and must have experience in Islamic law.
The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the FCT have jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Sharia Courts of Appeal in the states of the Federation and the FCT. They also have original jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Sharia Courts of First Instance in the FCT.
(B) The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the FCT have jurisdiction over matters relating to Islamic law, including family law, inheritance, and other personal status matters. They do not have jurisdiction over criminal matters, as these are within the jurisdiction of the regular courts in Nigeria.
The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the FCT have jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Sharia Courts of Appeal in the states of the Federation and the FCT. They also have original jurisdiction to hear appeals from the Sharia Courts of First Instance in the FCT.
(B) The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the FCT have jurisdiction over matters relating to Islamic law, including family law, inheritance, and other personal status matters. They do not have jurisdiction over criminal matters, as these are within the jurisdiction of the regular courts in Nigeria.
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Oct 12
A) Creation, Appointment, Qualification, and Jurisdiction of Sharia Courts of Appeal in FCT
Creation:
The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were established by the Sharia Court of Appeal (FCT) Act, 2002.
Appointment:
- The Grand Khadi of FCT (Chief Judge) is appointed by the President of Nigeria on the recommendation of the FCT Chief Judge.
- The other Kadis (Judges) are appointed by the FCT Chief Judge on the recommendation of the FCT Judicial Service Commission.
Qualification:
- Grand Khadi: Must be a devout Muslim, of exemplary character, and have at least 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer or as a Khadi in an Islamic court.
- Kadis: Must be a devout Muslim, of exemplary character, and have at least 5 years of experience as a practicing lawyer or as a Kadi in an Islamic court.
Jurisdiction:
The Sharia Courts of Appeal have appellate jurisdiction over all Sharia courts in the FCT, in respect of:
- Matters arising from the interpretation and application of Islamic law
- Appeals from decisions of Sharia courts
- Criminal cases involving only Muslims and where the punishment prescribed by Islamic law does not exceed imprisonment for 3 years or a fine of N100,000.
B) Court with Jurisdiction
In the FCT, the Sharia Courts of Appeal have jurisdiction over the following matters:
- Appeals from decisions of Sharia courts in the FCT
- Matters arising from the interpretation and application of Islamic law
Creation:
The Sharia Courts of Appeal in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were established by the Sharia Court of Appeal (FCT) Act, 2002.
Appointment:
- The Grand Khadi of FCT (Chief Judge) is appointed by the President of Nigeria on the recommendation of the FCT Chief Judge.
- The other Kadis (Judges) are appointed by the FCT Chief Judge on the recommendation of the FCT Judicial Service Commission.
Qualification:
- Grand Khadi: Must be a devout Muslim, of exemplary character, and have at least 10 years of experience as a practicing lawyer or as a Khadi in an Islamic court.
- Kadis: Must be a devout Muslim, of exemplary character, and have at least 5 years of experience as a practicing lawyer or as a Kadi in an Islamic court.
Jurisdiction:
The Sharia Courts of Appeal have appellate jurisdiction over all Sharia courts in the FCT, in respect of:
- Matters arising from the interpretation and application of Islamic law
- Appeals from decisions of Sharia courts
- Criminal cases involving only Muslims and where the punishment prescribed by Islamic law does not exceed imprisonment for 3 years or a fine of N100,000.
B) Court with Jurisdiction
In the FCT, the Sharia Courts of Appeal have jurisdiction over the following matters:
- Appeals from decisions of Sharia courts in the FCT
- Matters arising from the interpretation and application of Islamic law
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