This book analyses unamendability in democratic constitutionalism and engages critically
and systematically with its perils, offering a much-needed corrective to existing …

This chapter examines the practice of judicial interpretation around unconstitutional
constitutional amendments (UCA). As the phenomenon of UCA, both in its explicit and …

In January 2018, the Federal Court of Malaysia issued a landmark judgment in Indira
Gandhi1–a case that epitomized a protracted battle not only about the boundaries of …

All across Asia, it seems as though individuals are defined by the religious community to
which they belong. In Europe, the traditional view was set out by Clermont-Tonnerre during …

Constitutional drafters often look to foreign constitutional models, ideas, and texts for
inspiration; many are explicit about their foreign borrowing. However, when implemented …

Untitled Page 1 Page 2 LAW AND RELIGION IN THE COMMONWEALTH This book
examines law and religion from the perspective of its case law. Each chapter focuses on a …

Religion has played an important role in various polities in the world. The role varies
depending upon the religious, cultural, and political context. In the case of Pakistan, the …

Purpose: Since the inception of the notions of separation of powers and judicial
independence, different judicial systems across the globe have devised various models of …

The discussion concerning dress code or clothing will always be closely related to the
debate of aurat or'awrah, as the clothing mainly serves to cover aurat. The'awrah (in Arabic) …

Constitutional Court is important as a prerequisite for the principle of the rule of law and
democracy in Indonesia. The Constitution Amendment by Indonesian National Assembly …