Muslim Concept of Law

Both the Hindu and Muslim systems of law had a religious conception of law in the sense that they were ultimately supposed to have been based on revelation and that the law bound the kings, judges and the subjects. The Muslim law was commandment of God and the sovereigns in the Muslim States were regarded … Read more

Salient features of Mohammedan Criminal Law

Legal History Notes

The Muslim/Mohammedan Criminal Law was most severe and was not conducive to the modern society. In the words of Warren Hastings, “It was founded on most lenient principles and an abhorrence of bloodshed.” Punishment It provided four kinds of punishment for various offences – 1. Kisa – (Retaliation) Kisa means life for life and limb … Read more