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Judiciary steps in where the executive has failed

Judiciary steps in where the executive has failed

LETTER | For issues considered 'too sensitive' by the gov't, other parties must step in to resolve them.

Fairness the decisive factor in Indira Gandhi ruling

Fairness the decisive factor in Indira Gandhi ruling

MP SPEAKS | This case is not the avenue for courts to deviate from faithfully interpreting the constitution.

Religion is belief, not rule

Religion is belief, not rule

COMMENT | Understanding follows whole-hearted acceptance of a religion, rather than rote observation.

Indira Gandhi case – how reality conflicts with claims of moderation

Indira Gandhi case – how reality conflicts with claims of moderation

Child custody conflicts involving unilateral conversion are really about choice.

Perkasa: Ruling on child conversion not based on Islamic interpretation

Perkasa: Ruling on child conversion not based on Islamic interpretation

Court verdict on unilateral conversion runs contrary to religious knowledge, says veep Hassan Basri.

Court's ruling on Indira Gandhi case deserves praise

Court's ruling on Indira Gandhi case deserves praise

LETTER | We hope the ruling will derail ongoing efforts by some right-wing groups to sow discord and extremism.

‘Unilateral conversion’: Language and logic

‘Unilateral conversion’: Language and logic

COMMENT | This case turns really on a simple, but very tricky, little word: ‘or’, in Malay ‘atau’.

Yoursay: Is the long wait for justice finally over for Indira?

Yoursay: Is the long wait for justice finally over for Indira?

YOURSAY | ‘Let us see whether the police will act on the court's decision.’

Apex court rules in favour of Indira Gandhi in unilateral conversion case

Apex court rules in favour of Indira Gandhi in unilateral conversion case

UPDATED 1.54PM | Federal Court sets aside unilateral conversion of her children, which was ruled valid by the appeals court. 

Indira may have suffered but so have Muslim converts, says PAS

Indira may have suffered but so have Muslim converts, says PAS

PAS also proposes a tribunal to mediate disputes between Muslim and non-Muslim spouses.

Unilateral conversion reforms postponed, gov't slammed

Unilateral conversion reforms postponed, gov't slammed

'When can I move on with my life', asks Indira Gandhi, who is fighting for custody of her children converted by ex-husband.

Documentary discusses human cost of Malaysia's dual legal system

Documentary discusses human cost of Malaysia's dual legal system

Film zooms in on unilateral conversion case and mother's heartache over tussle for kids.

Lawyer says cops didn't contact him about convert's whereabouts

Lawyer says cops didn't contact him about convert's whereabouts

UPDATED 6.20PM | Irate judge also raps police for failing to trace Indira Gandhi's ex-husband.

Gerakan agrees definition of 'parent' should be clarified

Gerakan agrees definition of 'parent' should be clarified

It is high time judiciary clarifies this issue, says Andy Yong.

Lawyer believes Ridhuan still in the country

Lawyer believes Ridhuan still in the country

His former wife Indira Gandhi agrees and challenges him to come forward.

Indira Gandhi wants re-visit of Subashini case to correctly define 'parent'

Indira Gandhi wants re-visit of Subashini case to correctly define 'parent'

UPDATED 3.35PM | Indira Gandhi's ex-hubby a no-show as apex court proceeds to hear her final appeal.

Ridhuan given until tomorrow to appear before Federal Court

Ridhuan given until tomorrow to appear before Federal Court

UPDATED 6.40pm | This is to allow him to purge his contempt of court and to bring his youngest daughter to court, as ordered.

No nine-member bench for Indira Gandhi's appeal

No nine-member bench for Indira Gandhi's appeal

Federal Court turns down request to expand the bench for the unilateral conversion and custody case.

No word yet on nine-member bench call for Indira's appeal

No word yet on nine-member bench call for Indira's appeal

Appeal on the unilateral conversion of her children fixed for two days, from next Monday.

Muslim scholar moots setting up consultative council

Muslim scholar moots setting up consultative council

Reps from both syariah and civil courts should discuss amendments to Law Reform Act.

Federal Court to hear appeal on child conversion on Nov 14

Federal Court to hear appeal on child conversion on Nov 14

UPDATED 1.40PM | On Indira Gandhi’s appeal on the unilateral conversion of her children to Islam by her ex-husband.