Will a Maulana escape punishment even in a rape case in Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan?

New Taliban laws draw strong opposition from human rights organizations

(Maulana: An Islamic religious scholar)

Kabul (Afghanistan) – Newly introduced criminal laws approved by Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada have sparked widespread concern after reports that the legal framework includes formal recognition of ‘slavery.’ Several provisions reportedly use the terms ‘slave’ and ‘master’ as official legal classifications. At a time when slavery is universally prohibited under international law, human rights groups have strongly objected to the Taliban’s move to incorporate such terminology into the justice system.

❓ Will a Maulana who rapes a woman go unpunished in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan?

⚠️ New laws by the Taliban spark global outrage, yet India’s so-called “progressive” lobby; loud about Muslim insecurity in India, goes silent.

Remember this hypocrisy.

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Religious clerics may not face standard criminal trials

According to emerging reports, if a mullah or maulvi (Islamic religious leader) commits a crime, he may not be prosecuted in the same manner as ordinary citizens. Instead, he could reportedly be subjected only to ‘advice’ or ‘counselling.’  In general opinion; such religious favour could result in clerics escaping punishment even in cases involving serious crimes such as rape, robbery, or murder.

Punishments according to social status

The Taliban is also said to have divided Afghan society into four categories: ulema (highest religious class), ashraf, middle class, and lower class. Under this system, punishment for crimes may be determined based on a person’s social standing rather than the severity of the offense; a move that raises serious concerns about equality before the law.

Husband described as ‘owner’ of wife

In legal provisions relating to crimes against women, the husband is reportedly referred to as the “owner” of his wife. Observers say such wording could be interpreted as providing legal cover for domestic violence and exploitation within marriage.

“Worse than Medieval Laws,” say Rights Groups

Human rights organizations, including Rawaadari and the National Resistance Council of Afghanistan, have condemned the new legal code. They describe the laws as ‘worse than medieval laws’ and a grave violation of human dignity.

Editorial Perspective

Please note that the army of self-styled “progressive” voices who scream about minority insecurity in India, is silent about inhuman laws in Afghanistan.