Procedure to register the case in Syariah Court is subject to Family Law in each state.
- Identify the type of case
Example: Application for divorce, alimony, child custody, nikah confirmation, mutaah etc.
Each type of case has its own form and supporting documents.
Example of divorce application:
- Divorce application by wife
- Application for divorce
- Confirmation of divorce pronouncement (talak) outside court
Example of alimony application:
- Claims for nafkah arrears during marriage
- Financial maintenance after divorce
- Child maintenance claims
- Fill the form and complete the documents
Forms can be obtained at the registration counter of the respective state Syariah Court or downloaded from the state Syariah Court website.
When applying for the form, the court will check if there are any similar applications to avoid duplication of applications.
- Submit documents at the registration counter
Applicants must appear at the relevant district/ state Syariah Court to submit documents.
A registration fee will be charged (amount varies depending on the type of case and state)
- Receive case mention date
Once the application is complete, the court will set a date for the case to be mentioned. If necessary, the application will be taken to the Sulh (conciliation) Council without the need for a court hearing.