Syariah Criminal Proceedings

Syariah criminal proceedings are the category of cases that deal with offences under Islamic family law, unlike civil claims such as fasakh or maintenance.

A common example is failing to register a talaq pronounced outside court within the set time, an offence punishable by a fine of up to RM1,000 or up to six months’ jail.^[1]

In real cases, these proceedings usually start with a report or complaint, and follow a higher standard of proof than mal cases.

They are handled separately from your divorce or maintenance case.

For background on registering an out-of-court talaq, see confirming an out-of-court talaq.