10/06/2026
History of the Judiciary and Courts in Afghanistan
The judicial system of Afghanistan is one of the oldest social institutions of the region. Over time, it has been shaped and transformed under the influence of three fundamental sources: customary norms, Islamic Sharia, and state law. A historical study of Afghanistan’s judiciary shows continuous fluctuations between local traditions, Islamic jurisprudence, and state-led efforts to construct a modern legal system. Understanding the current judicial landscape is impossible without recognizing this historical trajectory...
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