| N | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Law on Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice |
Date of enactment: August 01, 2024 Category: General The Law on Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice aims to regulate matters concerning the promotion of virtue and prevention of vice, outlining the duties and competencies of enforcers (muhtasib). The law is organized into a preface, four chapters, and thirty-five articles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: law, virtue, vice, muhtasib, enforcer, enforcement, discipline, hijab, etiquette, women |
| 2 | Law on Currency Exchangers Sector and Monetary Services |
Date of enactment: June 30, 2024 Category: General This law, consisting of nine articles, an introduction, and two chapters, is prepared to better regulate the money services and currency exchange sector. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law, Money Services Providers, Exchange Dealers, License, Da Afghanistan Bank |
| 3 | The Law on Collecting Beggars and Preventing Begging_OG_1447 |
Date of enactment: April 21, 2024 Category: General The Law on Addressing Individuals Engaged in Begging and Preventing Begging has been prepared and approved by the de facto authorities (DFA) leadership. It consists of an introduction, three chapters, and twenty-seven articles. The first chapter addresses the formation of the commission, the second chapter outlines the obligations, and the third chapter contains miscellaneous provisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law_for_Collecting_Beggars, Anti-Begging_Law, Beggar_Collection |
| 4 | Law on Hearing of Complaints |
Date of enactment: March 04, 2024 Category: General The DFA leader has ratified the Law on Hearing Complaints, which includes an introduction, two chapters, and 23 articles. The introduction addresses "General Provisions," Chapter 1 details "Powers and Responsibilities," and Chapter 2 covers "Final Provisions." Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law_of_Hearing_Complaints, Legal_Complaints, Complaint_Hearing_Law |
| 5 | Law on Prevention of Usurpation of Lands and Restitution of the Usurped Lands |
Date of enactment: October 02, 2023 Category: General The supreme leader of the DFA has approved the law to prevent usurpation of land and restitution of usurped land in four chapters and 22 articles. This law is organized into four chapters and comprises 22 articles. The first chapter addresses 'General Provisions,' the second chapter details the 'Management of Usurped Lands,' the third chapter outlines 'Procedures for Dealing with Usurped Lands,' and the fourth chapter encompasses 'Final Rulings.’ Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law_for_Prevention_of_Land_Usurpation_and_Return, Land_Protection, Property_Restitution |
| 6 | Law on the Special Court Dealing with the Cases of Usurped Sultani Public Pastures and Endowment Lands |
Date of enactment: October 02, 2023 Category: General The Supreme Leader of the DFA approved this principle/procedure in six chapters and 23 articles. The first chapter deals with 'General Provisions,' the second chapter pertains to the 'General Provisions of Usurped Lands,' and the third chapter focuses on 'Owned Lands.' The fourth chapter elucidates the 'Powers of the Supreme Leader of the DFA regarding Emirati Lands.' The fifth chapter covers 'Provisions of Masradah (Barren Lands) and Waqf (Dedicated Lands),' and the sixth chapter addresses 'Do... Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Sharia_Regulations_for_Special_Court, Usurped_and_Sultanate_Land, Religious_Law, Land_Disputes |
| 7 | Law on Duties and Authorities of GDMFDO |
Date of enactment: July 11, 2023 Category: General The Law on Duties and Power of the General Directorate of Monitoring and Follow-up of Decrees and Orders (GDMFDO) is divided into four chapters and consists of 28 articles. Chapter One provides general provisions, Chapter Two outlines the powers and duties of the GDMFDO, Chapter Three focuses on the preparation and presentation of reports, and Chapter Four includes final provisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law, Duties, Powers, Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Legal_Responsibilities |
| 8 | SC, The Law on how to obtain rights |
Date of enactment: March 25, 2023 Category: General The Law on Obtaining Rights consists of seven chapters and sixty-four articles. The first chapter addresses general principles, the second chapter outlines the formation, responsibilities, and authorities of legal departments, and the third chapter delves into the department's responses to legal claims. The fourth chapter focuses on property evacuation and surrender, while the fifth chapter pertains to the enforcement of final court judgments and mandatory actions. The sixth chapter discusses th... Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law_of_acquiring_rights, |
| 9 | MOE, Bill of Uniform |
Date of enactment: July 30, 2022 Category: General Based on Article 41 of the Education Law, this bill standardizes the appearance and attire regulations for students, supervisors, and teachers in educational institutions and outlines enforcement procedures. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Education_Bill, Student_Clothing, Educational_Legislation, School_Uniforms |
| 10 | High Administration of the Courts, Bill of the Courts |
Date of enactment: January 01, 2019 Category: General This bill discusses the structure, roles, and responsibilities of various courts and the High Administration of Courts. Note: Just the year of publication is mentioned in the original document; we added (1) for day and month because a full date is required in the enactment date column. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_Bill, Court_Legislation, Judicial_Bill, court_management |
| 11 | SC, Law on Administrative Procedure of the Courts |
Date of enactment: May 30, 2014 Category: General This legislative document discusses the administrative and legal procedures of courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Rules_of_Administrative_Procedures, Administrative_Procedures, Administrative_Rules |
| 12 | SC, Law on Legal Procedure of the Courts |
Date of enactment: May 30, 2014 Category: General This legislative document discusses the legal procedures of courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Rules_of_Legal_Procedures, Legal_Procedures, Legal_Rules |
| 13 | Citizenship Law |
Date of enactment: June 25, 2000 Category: General The Law on Citizenship aims to regulate matters related to the acquisition and loss of citizenship under the de facto authorities (DFA) in Afghanistan. It consists of forty-two articles and five chapters. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Keywords: citizenship, law, foreign nationals, acquisition, revocation, abandonment, withdrawal |
| 14 | SC, The law on the criminal procedure of the courts |
Date of enactment: Category: Criminal The law on the criminal procedure of the courts has an introduction and 41 articles that discuss how to perform Hudud, retribution (Qisas), and discretionary punishments (Ta'ziri). |
| N | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MoF, Letter No. 24 |
Date of enactment: July 08, 2024 Category: Letter In this letter, the Ministry of Finance has explained how to implement the monthly salaries and benefits of female employees. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ministry_of_Finance_salary_wages_Female _Employees_active_emplyment |
| 2 | SC, Letter No. 631 (1445) |
Date of enactment: April 27, 2024 Category: Letter The Nangarhar Provincial Appeal Court sought guidance from the DFA Supreme Court regarding certain matters related to defense attorneys. This letter is the Supreme Court's response to the Nangarhar Provincial Appeal Court's inquiry concerning those matters. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Court_of_Appeal, Nangarhar, Defense_Lawyers, Inquiry, Legal_Appeal, Lawyer_Inquiry |
| 3 | MOEC_Letter No_17 |
Date of enactment: December 30, 2023 Category: Letter In this correspondence, the DFA Ministry of Economy has notified all domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations to refrain from implementing public awareness, conflict resolution, advocacy, and peacebuilding projects and instead concentrate on humanitarian and infrastructure initiatives. Should organizations continue executing the aforementioned types of projects, they will be referred to the High Assessment Commission for potential dissolution. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Letter_from_the_Ministry_of_Economy, Foreign_Institutions, Project, Consolidation_of_Peace, Implementation, Economic_Peace_Project |
| 4 | GDMFDO New guidelines for recruitment |
Date of enactment: July 04, 2023 Category: Instructions This guideline, prepared by the General Directorate of Monitoring and Follow-up of Decrees and Orders, regulates how professional, administrative, and service employees, including civil and military, are appointed at all levels. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedures_of_the_General_Directorate_of_Supervision_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Appointments_of_Employees, Decree_Supervision, Employee_Appointments |
| 5 | MVPVC Letter No. 2409 |
Date of enactment: June 25, 2023 Category: Letter This document is issued by the Ministry for Propagation of Virtue, Prevention of Vice, and Complaints Hearing, which gives a one-month moratorium on all women's beauty salons in Kabul and provinces. According to this document, all women's beauty salons in Kabul and provinces must cease their activities by 24 July 2023, after which their licenses will be considered invalid. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Women's_Hair_Salon, Activity_Deadline, Banned, Salon_Regulation, Hair_Salon_Rules |
| 6 | MOE, Letter No. 52 |
Date of enactment: February 23, 2023 Category: Letter This letter requires institutions to obtain approval from the Department of Economy before launching projects. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Institutions_Project, Operating_License, Ministry_of_Economy, Project_Approval, Economic_Ministry |
| 7 | Office of the Prime Minister, Notice No. 422 |
Date of enactment: February 08, 2023 Category: Notice The notice is to prevent the smuggling of currency, gold, and precious stones, setting restrictions on the number of dollars individuals can carry through airports or land borders. The directive assigns several ministries the responsibility to enforce these rules, with penalties including imprisonment and confiscation of smuggled assets. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Announcement_to_Prevent_Smuggling, Gold, Precious_Stones, Anti-Smuggling_Measures |
| 8 | MOF, Report |
Date of enactment: January 10, 2023 Category: Report This report is regarding a meeting between the heads of human resource departments of ministries and independent departments with the DFA's leadership. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Human_Resources_Directors_Report, HR_Report, Personnel_Report, HR_Directors_Report, Human_Resources, HR, Department, Personnel |
| 9 | MOE, Letter No. 3020 |
Date of enactment: January 08, 2023 Category: Letter This letter permits the opening of elementary schools and girls' religious schools. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Primary_Schools, Girls'_Schools, Elementary_Education, Female_Education |
| 10 | MOE, Letter No. 4293 |
Date of enactment: December 24, 2022 Category: Letter This letter suspends women's work in domestic and foreign non-governmental organizations. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Women's_Work_in_NGOs, NGOs_Suspended, Women's_Employment_Ban, NGO_Operations_Halted |
| 11 | MoHE, Letter No. 2271 |
Date of enactment: December 20, 2022 Category: Letter The letter is about banning women from going to universities according to the approval of the DFA cabinet meeting. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ministry_Ban_on_Women_in_Universities, University_Ban, Women's_Education_Restriction |
| 12 | MVPVC, Notice |
Date of enactment: November 15, 2022 Category: Notice This letter prohibits women from entering parks and public baths (hamam). The document itself has no date of issue or publication; therefore, we have mentioned the date of its reception by IDLO from open sources in the column of enactment date. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Women, Parks, Public_Baths, Gender_Segregation, Public_Spaces |
| 13 | The tweet of Zabihullah Mujahid the spokesperson of DFA |
Date of enactment: November 15, 2022 Category: Tweet This tweet from the DFA spokesperson pertains to the implementation of Hudud and Qisas (retribution).The document itself has no date of issue or publication; therefore, we have mentioned the date of its reception by IDLO from open sources in the column of enactment date. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Tweet_of_the_Spokesperson, Retaliation, Execution, Official_Announcement, Punitive_Actions |
| 14 | Instructions No. 288 |
Date of enactment: November 09, 2022 Category: Instructions Instructions No. 288 from DFA Supreme Leader pertains to court proceedings. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Leader's_Instructions, Court_Procedures, Judicial_Instructions, Legal_Guidelines |
| 15 | DFA's Spokesman Office, Report |
Date of enactment: October 07, 2022 Category: Report This release is about a meeting of the DFA leader with intelligence officials to discuss various matters. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Security_Report_Topics, Security_Issues, Security_Updates |
| 16 | MVPVC, Letter No. 483 |
Date of enactment: September 20, 2022 Category: Letter This letter prohibits poets from utilizing rhyming schemes similar to those commonly found in music and songs. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Letter_to_Poets, Prohibition_of_Writing_Poetry, Literary_Restriction, Poetry_Ban |
| 17 | MOJ, Annual Report |
Date of enactment: September 05, 2022 Category: Report This is an annual report of the activities and achievements of MOJ from September 2021 to September 2022. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Report_of_Activities_of_the_Judiciary, Judiciary_Activities_Report, Legal_Activities_Report |
| 18 | MVPVC, Statement |
Date of enactment: July 27, 2022 Category: Statement This statement advises DFA to implement Sharia principles equally. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Personnel_Recommendation, Principles_of_Sharia, Sharia_Guidelines, Employee_Recommendation |
| 19 | MVPVC, Statement |
Date of enactment: July 26, 2022 Category: Statement This statement prohibits DFA personnel from taking people's property and belongings. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Employees, Properties, People's_Property, Employee_Property, Public_Property |
| 20 | MVPVC, Statement |
Date of enactment: July 25, 2022 Category: Statement This statement expresses DFA's views on international community interactions based on accepted principles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Viewpoint, Interaction_with_International_Community, Accepted_Principles, International_Relations |
| 21 | MVPVC, Instructions |
Date of enactment: July 24, 2022 Category: Instructions This document reports on the implementation of PVPVC instructions on expelling young people from military ranks. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ministry_Instructions, Expulsion_of_Underage_Individuals, Underage_Expulsion, Ministry_Guidelines |
| 22 | MVPVC, Notice |
Date of enactment: March 25, 2022 Category: Notice This statement is about the usage of public parks by males and females. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Hijab, Men, Women, Public_Parks, Dress_Code, Gender_Rules, Public_Spaces |
| 23 | Instruction No. 427-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 15, 2022 Category: Instructions In this document, the DFA leader approves the syllabi for the first and second semesters under the Ministry of Higher Education, accompanied by additional commentary. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Curriculum, First_Semester, Higher_Education, Supervision, University, Academic_Schedule, Educational_Supervision |
| 24 | Instruction No. 302-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: February 20, 2022 Category: Instructions In this document, the DFA leader orders the Supreme Court to disseminate the decisions of the Supreme Council to the leadership. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Weekly_Council_of_the_Supreme_Court, Decisions, Regulations, Dismissal, Judicial_Council, Court_Decisions |
| 25 | Instruction No. 215-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: February 05, 2022 Category: Instructions In this document, the DFA instructs the Ministry of Justice to establish licensing procedures for attorneys and prohibits unlicensed practice. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law_Office, License_Procedure, Exam, Ministry_of_Justice, Legal_Licensing, Justice_Ministry_Exam |
| 26 | MVPVC, Statement |
Date of enactment: January 11, 2022 Category: Statement This statement outlines DFA employees' behavior with the public. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Appropriate_Behavior, People, Muhtasib, morality_inspector, Social_Conduct, Ethical_Behavior |
| 27 | MVPVC, Statement |
Date of enactment: December 29, 2021 Category: Statement This statement provides guidance on proper behavior with the public. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Necessary_Instructions_for_Behavior, Employees, People, Behavioral_Guidelines, Conduct_Rules |
| 28 | Instruction No. 76-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: December 01, 2021 Category: Instructions In this document, the responsibility of cleansing the military is assigned to a military commission, which is comprised of the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior Affairs, and General Directorate of Intelligence. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Purge_of_Ranks, Commission, Military, Defense, Interior, Intelligence, Rank_Cleansing, Military_Purge |
| 29 | MOJ, Letter No. 1558/1488 |
Date of enactment: November 21, 2021 Category: Letter The Ministry of Justice in Afghanistan has been instructed by the Cabinet to issue operational licenses to defense lawyers based on relevant procedures. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has been requested to ensure that anyone appearing in courts as a defense lawyer must have obtained a license of operations from the Ministry of Justice. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Defense_Lawyers_Operating_License, Activity_Permit, Lawyer_License, Legal_Permit |
| 30 | Supreme Court, Annual Report |
Date of enactment: August 09, 2021 Category: Report The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s Supreme Court held a press conference and released a report on the activities of the judiciary for 2021/2022. The report includes details on the organizational structure of the judiciary, the number of cases being processed, and the number of cases settled at the primary, appellate, and cassation levels. Additionally, the report highlights the independence of the judiciary and emphasizes the importance of maintaining divine Islamic justice. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Report_of_Activities_of_the_Supreme_Court, Independence_of_the_Judiciary, Supreme_Court_Report |
| 31 | Instruction No. 48-C4 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: June 21, 2019 Category: Instructions This instruction sets guidelines for haircuts not exceeding shoulder length. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Trimming_Long_Hair_of_Mujahideen, Against_Sunnah, Hair_Regulations, Religious_Practices |
| 32 | Instruction No. 86-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: July 10, 2016 Category: Instructions In this document, the DFA leader instructs all forces to refrain from harming individuals protected by the DFA, who possess supporting documentation. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Security_Document, Proof_of_Treason, Murder, Treason_Evidence, Criminal_Proof |
| 33 | Instruction No. 87-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: July 10, 2016 Category: Instructions In this document, the leader of the DFA orders all forces to provide security to those leaving the administration of the republic, regardless of whether they are armed. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Corrupt_Administration, Security, Weapons, Mujahideen, Sharia, Corruption_Control, Islamic_Law |
| 34 | Instruction No. 82-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: June 01, 2016 Category: Instructions This instruction affirms the validity of principles, decrees, and laws which were enforced during Mullah Mohammah Akhtar Mansoor’s time. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Principles_of_Decrees_Laws_Enforced_by_Mullah_Akhtar_Mansoor_Judges |
| 35 | SC, Instructional Manual on Writing Decisions |
Date of enactment: Category: Instructions This instructional manual which is developed in 81 articles by the Supreme Court, clarifies the principles and standards of writing the decisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Instructions_of_the_Supreme_Court, Principles_and_Criteria_for_Writing_Decisions, Judicial_Guidelines, Decision_Writing_Criteria |
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC_Procedure for sharing information related to the judiciary with media and foreign- organizations |
Date of enactment: November 08, 2023 Category: Procedure law This procedure, prepared by the Supreme Court, is organized into three sections and comprises twelve articles. The initial section addresses general provisions, the second section outlines the procedure for requesting and providing information within the judiciary of the DFA, and the third section details circumstances under which the administration is prohibited from disseminating information. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Information_and_Data_of_the_Judiciary, Media, Foreign_Departments, Judicial_Data_Management, Media_Procedures |
| 2 | The Procedure for Punishment of Narcotics |
Date of enactment: August 29, 2023 Category: Criminal This procedure, comprising 11 topics and 32 articles, was prepared by the Supreme Court to address punishments for cultivation, production, smuggling, buying, selling, and narcotics use and was approved by the leader of the De Facto Authorities (DFA). Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Cultivation, Production, Trafficking_of_Narcotics, Narcotics_Procedure, Drug_Production, Drug_Trafficking |
| 3 | SC, Procedures of Prisoners and Detainees Entitled to Amnesty due to Eid’s Holidays and other Occasions |
Date of enactment: June 18, 2023 Category: Procedure law The Procedures for Amnesty of Prisoners and Detainees During Eid Holidays and Other Occasions comprise an introduction and three chapters. The first chapter specifies the conditions for the release of male prisoners, the second chapter details the conditions for the release of female prisoners, and the third chapter outlines the conditions for the release of underage prisoners. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Principles_of_Prisoners, Eligible_for_Pardon, Women_Detainees, Prisoner_Rights, Pardon_Rules |
| 4 | Supreme Court, Procedure for Prisoners |
Date of enactment: February 08, 2023 Category: Procedure law This document outlines the procedure for the arrest and release of prisoners across fifteen articles. It has been devised by the Supreme Court and approved by the leader of the DFA. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Prisoners, Matters_of_Arrest, Prisoner_Arrest_Procedures, Legal_Detention |
| 5 | DFA's Supreme Leader Office, Procedure |
Date of enactment: December 05, 2022 Category: Procedure law This proposal is based on Verdict No. 932 of the DFA Supreme Leader for transferring the General Directorate of Huquq from the Ministry of Justice to the Supreme Court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Proposal_to_Transfer_Directorate_of_Legal_Affairs, Legal_Affairs_Transfer_Proposal |
| 6 | MOJ, Regulation No. 1424 |
Date of enactment: November 04, 2022 Category: Regulation The "Regulation on Prevention of Usurpation of Lands and Restitution of Usurped Lands" has four chapters containing 21 articles. It aims to address the issue of usurped lands through settlement, marking, protection, and oversight and prohibits the possession, sale, and transfer of Emirate lands. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Regulation_for_Prevention_of_Usurpation, Usurped_Lands, Land_Regulation, Land_Usurpation_Prevention |
| 7 | Office of the Prime Minister, Regulation for NGOs |
Date of enactment: October 22, 2022 Category: Regulation This document details the DFA’s procedural framework for coordinating and regulating domestic and international NGOs. The procedure aims to ensure justice, coordination, transparency in aid delivery, and effective implementation of various projects. It outlines registration requirements, project implementation guidelines, reporting mechanisms, and other general provisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedures_for_Non-Governmental_Organizations, NGO_Guidelines, Non-Profit_Procedures |
| 8 | Terms of Reference and Authorities of Commission for Prevention of Usurpation of Lands |
Date of enactment: October 03, 2022 Category: General The Bill of Duties and Competencies of the Land Grabbing Commission and Restitution of Grabbed Lands comprises nine articles. It was enacted by the de facto authorities (DFA) leadership to regulate the duties and competencies of the commission and its technical boards. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Bill_of_Duties_and_Powers, Land_Usurpation_and_Return_Commission, Legal_Duties, Property_Return |
| 9 | SC, Regulation + SC, circular No. 1 |
Date of enactment: June 28, 2022 Category: Regulation This regulation has been drafted regarding the distribution of duplicate documents. Circular No. 1 is related to the notification of approval and implementation of this procedure. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Regulation_for_Distribution_of_Duplicate_Documents, Duplicate_Documents, Document_Distribution_Regulation |
| 10 | SC, Regulation |
Date of enactment: June 26, 2022 Category: Procedure law This procedure is for distributing title deeds and preventing forgery. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Distribution_of_Documents, Title_Deeds, Forgery, Fraud, Document_Distribution_Procedure |
| 11 | MOJ, Advocates Mobilization Procedure |
Date of enactment: April 02, 2022 Category: Regulation Advocates Mobilization Procedure was enacted according to order number 1 J 215 of the Supreme Leader of the DFA on 6 February 2022 and resolution number 10, article 5 of the Acting Cabinet of the DFA on 15 November 2021. This procedure is in six chapters that include fifty-eight articles. Chapter One covers general provisions, Chapter Two is on advocates practicing law, and the high commission of advocates is explained in Chapter Three. Chapter four is on the rights and duties of the advocates;... Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Defense_Lawyers, Code_of_Conduct, Advocate, Attorney, Advocates_Law, Lawyer_Code |
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|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC, Circular No. 01 (1446) |
Date of enactment: July 25, 2024 Category: Supreme Court This circular conveys the directive issued by the leader of the DFA in response to an inquiry from the Supreme Directorate for Supervision and Enforcement of Orders and Decrees. The directive pertains to the procedure for handling defendants arrested by investigative and intelligence agencies. The directive is subsequently sent to courts for legal proceedings, which must be carried out per the specific ruling issued. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: defendants, investigative, intelligence, supervision, enforcement, ruling, request |
| 2 | SC, Circular No. 44 (1445) |
Date of enactment: July 02, 2024 Category: Supreme Court Through this circular, the Supreme Court has sent an amendment procedure for reviewing the decisions of previous administration's courts. The amendment consists of ten articles, which are based on interpretations from Islamic jurisprudence. This circular has been sent to all courts to be implemented accordingly. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure, Decisions, Previous Administration, Review, Amendment, Jurisprudential |
| 3 | SC, Circular No. 41 (1445) |
Date of enactment: March 21, 2024 Category: Supreme Court Through this circular, the Supreme Court has established a procedure for the adjudication of drug offenses, outlined in 26 articles. All courts are instructed to conduct their proceedings in accordance with this established procedure. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Punishments_for_Narcotics, Procedures_Annex, Drug_Punishment, Narcotics_Regulation |
| 4 | MoEc, Circular No. 3275 (1445) |
Date of enactment: March 10, 2024 Category: Ministry of Economy In this circular, the Ministry of Economy of DFA has directed domestic and foreign NGOs to strictly adhere to the provisions of Article 14 of Circular No. (208) dated 12/3/1445 AH, in their procurement process. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ministry_of_Economy, Foreign_Institutions, Procurement, Economic_Ministry, International_Procurement |
| 5 | SC, Circular No. 35 (1445) |
Date of enactment: February 12, 2024 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court is sending to all courts the "Criminal Extradition Form" that was prepared by the Ministry of Interior for the purpose of extraditing criminals. The form is being sent in the form of a circular so that in the future, the courts will also stamp the aforementioned form along with other documents for the extradition of an extraditable person. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supreme_Court_Form_for_Extradition_of_Criminals, Ministry_of_Interior, Courts, Criminal_Extradition, Legal_Extradition |
| 6 | SC, Circular No. 34 (1445) |
Date of enactment: February 11, 2024 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the DFA Supreme Court directs all courts to diligently follow the procedures outlined in Circular No. (27) dated 24/3/1444 A.H. and Circular No. 18 dated 24/4/1445 A.H., to accelerate the judicial process and address public dissatisfaction caused by trial delays. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Trial_Process, People's_Dissatisfaction, Courts, Legal_Trials, Public_Discontent |
| 7 | SC, Circular No. 33 (1445) |
Date of enactment: January 14, 2024 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court has sent the "Court Procedures Information Form" to the courts approved by the Supreme Court's High Council. The courts are to implement the form. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Information_Form_on_Court_Proceedings_Supreme_Council_Supreme_Court |
| 8 | SC, Circular No. 32 (1445) |
Date of enactment: January 12, 2024 Category: Supreme Court According to this circular, the Supreme Court of DFA instructs the heads of Cassation, appellate, urban, and zone courts to structure their weekly agendas as follows: Civil cases on Saturdays and Sundays, military matters on Mondays, commercial disputes on Tuesdays, public security issues on Wednesdays, and criminal cases on Thursdays. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Forms_of_Final_Decisions, Primary_and_Appeal_Courts, Procedural_Regulations, Legal_Forms, Court_Procedures |
| 9 | SC, Circular No. 31 (1445) |
Date of enactment: January 08, 2024 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA advises judges on handling verbal disputes in court, leading to disorder. Judges are prohibited from striking disruptors but may detain them for up to two days as punishment. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Judicial_Council, Parties_to_the_Dispute, Disorder, Ta'zir, Imprisonment, Legal_Disorder, Disciplinary_Actions |
| 10 | SC, Circular No. 27 (1445) |
Date of enactment: January 08, 2024 Category: General This circular from the Supreme Court of the DFA addresses how courts should prioritize certain issues over others, as per requests for guidance on this matter. It specifies the order of precedence for these issues in eight detailed articles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_Inquiry, Priority_Issues, Judicial_Inquiry, Legal_Priorities |
| 11 | SC, Circular No. 30 (1445) |
Date of enactment: January 06, 2024 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA discusses cases from the previous administration not pursued by claimants or defendants. The circular outlines protocols for terminating or continuing these cases and communicating decisions about such cases. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Cases_of_the_Previous_Administration, Plaintiff, Defendant, Dispute, Separation, Legal_Disputes, Administrative_Cases |
| 12 | SC, Circular No. 29 (1445) |
Date of enactment: January 02, 2024 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA, responding to inquiries from certain special courts regarding the authority to review decisions from the previous administration, clarifies and delineates the specific courts empowered to examine the files pertinent to these cases. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Inquiries_of_Specialized_Courts_Review_of_Decisions_of_the_Previous_Administration_Jurisdiction_of_Cases |
| 13 | SC, Circular No. 26 (1445) |
Date of enactment: December 25, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular issued to the courts, the Supreme Court outlined a 15-article procedure for disseminating information and news about the judiciary to the media and international organizations. This procedure, finalized after taking into account the opinions of the Supreme Court's High Council members and subsequent amendments, is to be adopted and implemented by the courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Information_and_Data_of_the_Judiciary_Media_Foreign_Departments |
| 14 | SC, Circular No. 25 (1445) |
Date of enactment: December 17, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this Circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA has disseminated the procedure for prisoners, comprising fifteen articles and including significant amendments, to the courts after receiving approval from the leader of the DFA. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Prisoners, Courts, Prisoner_Regulation, Legal_Procedures |
| 15 | SC, Circular No. 24 (1445) |
Date of enactment: December 15, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This Circular from the Supreme Court of the DFA informs the courts that a judge's authorization is not necessary for drafting official documents. Furthermore, it clarifies that Afghans residing abroad must officially appoint lawyers through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs per the applicable procedures. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Official_Documents, Judge's_Order, Lawyer, Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs, Legal_Orders, Diplomatic_Records |
| 16 | SC, Circular No. 22 (1445) |
Date of enactment: December 05, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA instructs courts to request information exclusively from the Department of Emirate Cases concerning those land cases where the judge harbors doubts about the status of the land as Emirate property. Should there be no response from the department within one month, the judge is to proceed with the case per established principles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts, Cases, Land, Head_of_Court, Emirate, Legal_Land_Disputes, Court_Leadership |
| 17 | SC, Circular No. 23 (1445) |
Date of enactment: December 05, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this Circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA has transmitted the directive from the leader of the DFA to the courts, mandating the prioritization of cases pertaining to municipalities and the Ministry of Finance. According to the directive, primary courts must adjudicate these cases within twenty days, appellate courts within fifteen days, and the Supreme Court within thirty days. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_Priority_in_Resolving_Issues, Ministry_of_Finance, Municipalities, Deadline, Legal_Prioritization, Municipal_Issues |
| 18 | SC, Circular No. 20 (1445) |
Date of enactment: December 01, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this Circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA clarifies to the courts that the presence of the Chiefs of the courts at all judicial sessions is not required; however, the Chief's approval of all decisions upon reviewing the documents is required. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Heads_of_Courts, Participation_in_Judicial_Sessions, Court_Leadership, Judicial_Participation |
| 19 | SC, Circular No. 19 (1445) |
Date of enactment: November 18, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular conveys the directive of the leader of the current system to all courts, mandating that legislative documents, books, and letters commence with the invocation of " "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" and blessings on the Prophet (Salawat). Additionally, it specifies that correspondence, judicial decisions, settlement agreements, and reconciliation documents should begin solely with the aforementioned invocation. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts, Decisions, Books, Letters, Praise, Bismillah, Judicial_Decisions, Legal_Documents |
| 20 | SC, Circular No. 18 (1445) |
Date of enactment: November 11, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA formally ratifies and disseminates to the judiciary the procedural guidelines concerning the powers of competent authorities in matters of leave. This document comprises 26 articles and one supplementary note. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Competent_Authorities, Leave_Authority, Legal_Authorization, Competent_Authority |
| 21 | SC, Circular No. 17 (1445) |
Date of enactment: November 06, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular delineates, per the endorsement of the leader of the DFA, that three categories of public law issues—namely Emirati "Sultanic" matters, public grazing rights, and waqf (endowments)—fall under the jurisdiction of the Commission for the Prevention of Usurpation. Moreover, it specifies that cases pertaining to the Department of Emirate Cases are to be adjudicated by the court's Public Law (Civil) division. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Public_Rights_Issues, Emirati, Meri, Waqf, Usurpation_Commission, Court, Public_Rights, Religious_Land |
| 22 | SC, Circular No. 16 (1445) |
Date of enactment: October 24, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the DFA has sent a list of twenty offenses of serious administrative corruption, along with a roster of senior government officials. Based on the approval of the leader of the DFA, if these officials are implicated in the listed offenses, their cases fall under the jurisdiction of military courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supreme_Court, List_of_Topics, Serious_Crimes, Administrative_Corruption, Military_Courts, Judicial_Agenda, Crime_List |
| 23 | SC, Circular No. 15 (1445) |
Date of enactment: October 22, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the DFA has clarified to the courts that since "Li’an" or "la'an" (i.e., the accusation of one’s wife of adultery) is a substitute for qadhf (i.e., slanderous accusation of adultery), the subject of Li’an falls within the jurisdiction of the criminal division of the appellate courts. |
| 24 | SC, Circular No. 14 (1445) |
Date of enactment: October 15, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the DFA has clarified to the provincial appellate courts that information pertaining to duly registered and protected deeds can only be disclosed to the Technical Committee of the Commission for the Prevention of Land Grabbing and the Restoration of Grabbed Land. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_of_Appeal, Provinces, Registration_of_Title_Deeds, Land_Usurpation_Commission, Legal_Appeal, Property_Registration |
| 25 | SC, Circular No. 13 (1445) |
Date of enactment: October 01, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, all courts have been directed by the Supreme Court to implement the punishments for the cultivation, production, smuggling, buying, selling, and use of narcotic drugs in line with the procedure approved by the leader of the De Facto Authorities (DFA). Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Punishments, Cultivation, Production, Trafficking_of_Narcotics, Narcotics_Punishments, Drug_Penalties |
| 26 | MoEc, Circular No. 208 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 27, 2023 Category: Ministry of Economy The Ministry of Economy of the DFA has provided guidance to the provincial Departments of Economy to ensure transparency in project implementation by non-governmental organizations. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Economy, Transparency, Project_Implementation, Organizations, Economic_Transparency |
| 27 | SC, Circular No.12 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 25, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the DFA directs courts to channel requests for information from embassies and consulates through the Supreme Court. Conversely, embassies and consulates should route their inquiries to courts via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Information, Embassies, Consulates, Supreme_Court, Ministry_of_Foreign_Affairs, Diplomatic_Information, Foreign_Relations |
| 28 | SC, Circular No.11 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 20, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular guides courts on legal representation. According to the Supreme Court of the DFA, the mere filing of a lawsuit does not necessitate arranging legal counsel. Courts may proceed with arranging legal representation upon the client's request. If suspicions of fraud arise, courts may seek further guidance from the Supreme Court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Power_of_Attorney, Lawsuit, Court, Courts, Documents, Condition, Deception, Legal_Power, Document_Fraud |
| 29 | SC, Circular No.10 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 19, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA instructs district-level primary courts to issue distinct rulings for each separate matter when a lawsuit involves multiple unrelated issues. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Plaintiff, Defendant, Independent_Claim, Separate_Decision_Issues, Legal_Dispute, Separate_Judgment |
| 30 | SC, Circular No. 9 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 16, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the participation of defense lawyers in judicial hearings has been explained so that defense lawyers may participate in these hearings only if they serve as claimants, defendants, or duly accredited legal representatives of one of those parties. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Participation_of_Defense_Lawyers, Court_Sessions, Plaintiff, Defendant, Lawyer, Attorney, Legal_Participation |
| 31 | SC, Circular No. 8 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 15, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court of the DFA has informed all subordinate courts of a proposal from the Ministry of Finance, approved by the Prime Minister. The proposal advises that departments cease the confiscation of smuggled goods stored in customs warehouses until a competent court issues a final judgment. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Smuggled_Goods, Customs, Hangars, Court_Ruling, Final, Contraband, Legal_Decision |
| 32 | GDMFDO, Circular No. 4 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 14, 2023 Category: GDMFDO In the same circular, the General Directorate of Monitoring and Follow-up of Decrees and Orders elaborates for all DFA ministers, deputies, heads, and managers on the term "relatives," as used in the Supreme Leader's directive against employing family members. The directive specifies that relatives are not to be employed within the organization. |
| 33 | MOFA, Circular No. 77 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 09, 2023 Category: Ministry of Foreign Affairs In this circular, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, acting on a directive from the Ministry of Public Health, has issued guidelines for all United Nations-affiliated NGOs and international organizations in Afghanistan. The guidelines specify that staff are not permitted to distribute cash to patients and should refrain from entering residential areas belonging to civilians during health projects' implementation. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Implementation_of_Health_Projects, Health_Project_Implementation, Cash_Distribution, Patient_Support, Health_Support |
| 34 | SC, Circular No. 6 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 04, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court instructs courts that if an individual files a criminal complaint against another citizen for an incident that occurred outside the country, but the accused is apprehended within the country, the court in the jurisdiction where the arrest took place has jurisdiction to hear the case. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Court, Place_of_Arrest, Plaintiff, Defendant, Abroad, Accused, Criminal, Citizen, Arrest_Location, Legal_Arrest |
| 35 | SC, Circular No. 5 (1445) |
Date of enactment: September 03, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular notifies courts that Afghan nationals requiring an Afghan defense attorney for litigation against natural persons in Iranian courts must have their attorney's written power of attorney verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Defense_Lawyer, Power_of_Attorney, Citizens_Lawsuit, Legal_Representation, Citizen_Litigation |
| 36 | SC, Circular No. 4 (1445) |
Date of enactment: August 31, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular announces the DFA leader's decision to extend the operation of courts, initially established for a one-year term to review the previous administration decisions across all provinces, for an additional year. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Directorate_of_Supervision_and_Follow_Up, Decrees, Verdicts, Supervision_Directorate, Relatives, Family_Members, Family |
| 37 | SC, Circular No. 3 (1445) |
Date of enactment: August 30, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Leader of the DFA's guidance concerning the initiation of paper deed distribution in Kabul and all provincial centers has been relayed to the pertinent judicial departments. The issuance of computerized deeds has been suspended until such technology is universally available across all provinces. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Distribution_of_Paper_Deeds, Computerized_Deeds, Deed_Distribution |
| 38 | SC, Circular No. 2 (1445) |
Date of enactment: August 25, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular from the Supreme Court of the DFA mandates the establishment of a commission within the Deeds (Wasayeq) and Records (Makhzan) Departments of Kabul Province and other provinces to address the concerns of their clients. The circular also outlines the commission's responsibilities. |
| 39 | GDMFDO Circular No. 2 (1445) |
Date of enactment: August 15, 2023 Category: GDMFDO In this circular, the General Directorate of Monitoring and Follow-up of Decrees and Orders has instructed its general directorates to form committees according to the approved Tashkeel and to perform actions based on the circular number one of this directorate and the relevant laws. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Directorate_of_Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Formation_of_the_Intended_Committee, Legal_Committee_Formation |
| 40 | GDMFDO Circular No. 1 (1445) |
Date of enactment: August 14, 2023 Category: GDMFDO In this circular, the General Directorate of Monitoring and Follow-up of Decrees and Orders has instructed all its directorates and monitoring sub-directorates, both civil and military, in order to better comply with the provisions of the law, the duties and competencies of this directorate, and to regulate working relationships with the courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Directorate_of_Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Enforcement_of_Law, Duties_and_Powers, Legal_Enforcement, Supervisory_Duties |
| 41 | SC, Circular No. 1 (1445) |
Date of enactment: August 13, 2023 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA has ruled on whether mortgagees have equal status with other creditors in matters of debt. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Mortgagee, Creditors, Debt, Equal, Financial_Obligations, Loan_Agreements |
| 42 | SC, Circular No. 63 (1444) |
Date of enactment: July 16, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular clarifies legal jurisdiction as well as procedures for initiating and appealing court cases. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_Jurisdiction, Plaintiff, Place_of_Residence, Defendant, Resolution_of_Legal_Matters, Legal_Jurisdiction, Case_Resolution |
| 43 | SC, Circular No. 62 (1444) |
Date of enactment: July 13, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular clarifies that if banks demand their loans (without interest) from the debtors, the court should adjudicate it according to relevant laws and Sharia principles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Bank_Loan, Interest, Debtors, Courts, Financial_Litigation, Loan_Management |
| 44 | SC, Circular No. 61 (1444) |
Date of enactment: July 12, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular clarifies that according to the principles, the party dissatisfied with a decision made at the preliminary or appeal stages does not possess the right to seek further appeal or clarification. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Final_Decision, Review, Primary_Hearing, Appeal, Unsatisfied, Legal_Review, Judicial_Appeal |
| 45 | SC, Circular No. 60 (1444) |
Date of enactment: July 10, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular addresses the situation of a criminal who flees the crime scene and is apprehended elsewhere. It clarifies whether the trial should occur at the location where the crime was committed or where the arrest took place. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Criminal, Committing_a_Crime, Caught_at_the_Scene, Handling_and_Resolution, Crime_Management, Legal_Handling |
| 46 | SC, Circular No. 59 (1444) |
Date of enactment: July 09, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular is related to conveying the message of the Supreme Leader of the de facto authorities about facilitating the access of clients to offices, ministries, and departments of the DFA. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Facilitation_of_Clients, Ministries, Departments, Client_Services, Administrative_Assistance |
| 47 | SC, circular No. 58 (1444) |
Date of enactment: July 08, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular pertains to the procedures and management of files and cases concerning prisoners transferred to the DFA by the Islamic Republic of Iran. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Case_of_Iranian_Prisoners, Emirate_Prisons, Foreign_Prisoners, Prison_Management |
| 48 | SC, circular No. 57 (1444) |
Date of enactment: June 18, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular is regarding the proceedings of the public right cases, which should be resolved at the preliminary stage in the public rights court of the city court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Handling_of_Public_Rights_Issues, Litigation, Courts, Public_Rights_Management, Legal_Litigation |
| 49 | SC, circular No. 56 (1444) |
Date of enactment: June 13, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular concerns the appointment of a lawyer when permissible by a judge. It has been issued by the Central Office of the Supreme Court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Appointed_Lawyer, Judge, Inquiry, Supreme_Court, Legal_Representation, Judicial_Inquiry |
| 50 | SC, Circular No. 55 (1444) |
Date of enactment: June 04, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This Circular details the Supreme Court's decision concerning judges and muftis from Courts and Dewans intending to perform Hajj. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Judges, Presidents, Muftis, Hajj_Rituals, Acting_Head, Deputy, Religious_Leaders, Judicial_Leaders |
| 51 | SC, Circular No. 54 (1444) |
Date of enactment: May 31, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This Circular disapproves requests for internal transfers within the same Dewan (division), while it endorses transfers between different Dewans. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Conversion_of_Court, Request, Part_A, Part_B, Subject, Court_Transfer_Procedure |
| 52 | SC, Circular No. 53 (1444) |
Date of enactment: May 29, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This Circular confirms the Ministry of Finance's request for courts to enforce provisions of Articles 23 and 24 of the Income Tax Law. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ministry_of_Finance, Taxes, Revenues, Taxpayers, Financial_Regulation, Tax_Collection |
| 53 | SC, Circular No. 52 (1444) |
Date of enactment: May 20, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This Circular declares that cases involving groups conducting armed activities against the DFA, kidnap incidents, and their resolutions pertain to military courts. Case reallocation to a different court entails resolution by the newly assigned court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Jurisdiction_to_Resolve_Anti-Emirate_Armed_Group, Kidnapping, Anti-Emirate_Jurisdiction, Armed_Group_Jurisdiction |
| 54 | SC, Circular No. 51 (1444) |
Date of enactment: May 16, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This Circular outlines the Supreme Court Council's decisions on matters submitted for adjudication, encompassing various legal, criminal, commercial, and other domains. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supreme_Council, Legal, Criminal, Commercial, Fraud, Religious_Matters, Legal_Matters, Judicial_Council |
| 55 | SC, Circular No. 50 (1444) |
Date of enactment: April 26, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular addresses the concerns of the DFA's Prison Affairs Authority regarding court proceedings and their impact on prisoners, offering specific guidelines to improve communication between courts and prisons, ensure timely prisoner transfer or release, and increase transparency in rulings. These instructions are aimed to be carried out in accordance with Sharia principles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prisons_Department, Prisoner, Courts, Transfer, Release, Guidelines, Sharia_Principles, Prison_Management |
| 56 | SC, Circular No. 49 (1444) |
Date of enactment: April 18, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular details revisions in the structure and responsibilities of court divisions within the Supreme Court of the DFA, based on the insights of selected religious scholars (Ulema). These scholars provided clarifications on case categorizations, particularly those involving armed or non-military opposition to the Islamic Emirate, abductions, and more. The modifications aim to enhance court functionality in accordance with Sharia principles. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Changes_in_Structure_of_Courts, Elected_Scholars, Armed_Kidnapping, Judicial_Structure_Changes |
| 57 | SC, Circular No. 48 (1444) |
Date of enactment: April 12, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular clarifies that officials of the Supreme Court, upon dismissal or termination, must return their issued SIM cards to their successors to ensure the court's contact number remains consistent. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Change_or_Replacement_of_SIM_Card, SIM_Card_Change, SIM_Card_Replacement, Mobile_Card_Change |
| 58 | SC, Circular No. 47 (1444) |
Date of enactment: April 10, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular outlines procedures for enforcement orders related to imprisonment or flogging penalties, urging courts to expedite these decisions directly to the Supreme Court and, if applicable, arrange for bail before punishment enforcement. This guidance is circulated to ensure adherence to Sharia principles across DFA's various court levels. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Punishments, Imprisonment, Flogging, Ta'zir, Disciplinary_Actions, Corporal_Punishment |
| 59 | SC, Circular No. 46 (1444) |
Date of enactment: April 02, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular disseminates directives from the Supreme Court High Council of the DFA regarding the procedure for case submissions to appellate or cassation courts. It re-emphasizes the need for proper document handling, clear communication, and defined responsibilities to prevent potential disruptions in the legal process. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Guidelines_of_the_Supreme_Council, Appellate_Cases, Cassation_Cases, Legal_Guidelines |
| 60 | SC circular No. 45 (1444) |
Date of enactment: March 30, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular affirms the right of lawsuit parties to self-represent or appoint a defense attorney, detailing the attorney's rights and responsibilities in criminal and civil cases. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Right_of_Litigants, Representation, Defense_Lawyer, Criminal_Cases, Civil_Cases, Legal_Representation |
| 61 | SC, Circular No. 15 (1444) |
Date of enactment: March 23, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular outlines a restructuring within the legal system, particularly the transformation of the Attorney General’s Office into the General Directorate of Supervision and Follow-Up of Decrees and Orders. It imposes a responsibility on provincial directorates to ensure the execution of orders, decrees, and directives from the Supreme Leader. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees, Orders, Change_of_Title, Attorney_General's_Office, Legal_Title_Change |
| 62 | SC, Circular No. 14 (1444) |
Date of enactment: March 21, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular mandates the Attorney General Office's directorates to oversee the implementation of all orders and directives issued by the DFA's Supreme Leader. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prosecution, Supervision_of_Decrees, Orders, Instructions, Implementation, Legal_Enforcement |
| 63 | SC, Circular No. 44 (1444) |
Date of enactment: February 26, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular provides instructions on how to handle requests to transfer trials from one court to another. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Military_Zone_Court, Special, Previous_Administration, Conversion, Review_of_Decisions, Military_Judiciary |
| 64 | SC, Circular No. 43 (1444) |
Date of enactment: February 25, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular provides guidance on dealing with files of criminals imprisoned for minor crimes and addressing court delays. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Minor_Offense, Prisoner_Case_Congestion, Criminal_Court, Public_Security_Court, Case_Backlog |
| 65 | SC, Circular No. 42 (1444) |
Date of enactment: February 06, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular pertains to ensuring accuracy in sending files, determining senders and receivers, and preventing delays in decisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ensuring_Accuracy_of_Cases, Preventing_Delays, Legal_Accuracy, Judicial_Efficiency |
| 66 | SC, Circular No. 41 (1444) |
Date of enactment: January 25, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular is about the detention of criminals sentenced by district, city, and provincial appeals courts and the duration of their imprisonment in each facility. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Detention_of_Criminals, Appeal, Imprisonment, Detention_Center, Criminal_Detention, Legal_Imprisonment |
| 67 | SC, Circular No. 40 (1444) |
Date of enactment: January 23, 2023 Category: Supreme Court This circular is regarding the prevention of land usurpation and restitution of usurped lands. This document affirms the jurisdiction of a dedicated commission for disputes related to government lands, public, and donated pastures. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Land_Usurpation, Commission, Specific_Public_Land, Waqf_Cases, Land_Dispute, Public_Property |
| 68 | SC circular No. 39 (1444) |
Date of enactment: January 05, 2023 Category: Supreme Court The circular instructs all files from the previous administration, regardless of their court processing status, to be sent to a special court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Case, Previous_Administration, Primary, Appeal, Cassation, Special_Court, Legal_Case_Review |
| 69 | SC, circular No. 38 (1444) |
Date of enactment: December 28, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular directs that all court decisions should be submitted to the Supreme Court for guidance prior to implementation and bans the filming and social media publication of the implementation process. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ta'zir_with_Flogging, Supreme_Court_Agreement, Video_Filming, Publication, Final_Decision, Punishment_Prohibition |
| 70 | SC, Circular No. 37 (1444) |
Date of enactment: December 19, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The circular clarifies jurisdiction matters for drug-related cases, stating that both district and provincial center cases should be handled by the Public Security Division of the respective Urban Court. This clarification is disseminated to ensure proper legal proceedings across various court levels. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Matters_within_Jurisdiction_of_Narcotics, Narcotics_Jurisdiction, Drug_Crimes_Jurisdiction |
| 71 | SC, Circular No. 36 (1444) |
Date of enactment: December 03, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular of the Supreme Court includes the instructions of the DFA leader regarding the proceedings of the courts, the time for the trilateral courts to review the cases, urgency in the review of the Hudud and Qisas files, urgency in the review of the criminal case files that the prisoners have. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Timing, Prioritization, Legal_Cases, Hudud, Retaliation, Qisas, Urgency, Case_Timing, Legal_Prioritization |
| 72 | SC, Circular No. 35 (1444) |
Date of enactment: November 26, 2022 Category: Supreme Court DFA’s supreme leader instructed the Supreme Court in a decree issued on 20 May 2022 to draft a guideline for the final decisions of the previous regime that have not been implemented yet. In the drafted guideline, the term "final decisions of the previous regime" was unclear, which was clarified in this circular. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Final_Decisions_of_Previous_Administration, Final_Procedure_Principles, Legal_Conclusions |
| 73 | SC, Circular No. 34 (1444) |
Date of enactment: November 23, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular clarifies that the Primary Court for the Prevention of Narcotics and Intoxicants in Kabul holds jurisdiction exclusively over narcotics-related issues within Kabul province and does not extend to other provinces. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Primary_Court, Jurisdiction, Narcotics, Alcohol, Drug_Court, Substance_Abuse_Jurisdiction |
| 74 | SC, Circular No. 33 (1444) |
Date of enactment: November 22, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular conveys the Supreme Court's decision concerning the follow-up of the issued circulars. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prosecution_of_Financial_Crimes, Supreme_Court, Courts, Instructions, Reasons_for_Non-Implementation, Financial_Crime_Prosecution |
| 75 | SC, Circular No. 32 (1444) |
Date of enactment: November 22, 2022 Category: Supreme Court According to this circular, the Supreme Court of DFA instructs the heads of Cassation, appellate, urban, and zone courts to structure their weekly agendas as follows: Civil cases on Saturdays and Sundays, military matters on Mondays, commercial disputes on Tuesdays, public security issues on Wednesdays, and criminal cases on Thursdays. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_of_Cassation, Appeal, City_Zone_Matters, Civil, Commercial, Criminal_Court, Judicial_Appeal, Urban_Court |
| 76 | SC, Circular No. 31 (1444) |
Date of enactment: November 13, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court conveys the verbal directives of the DFA leader concerning cases inherited from the previous regime. When a party in a lawsuit files an appeal, the judicial panel must evaluate the matter under Sharia law and arrive at a definitive judgment regarding its legitimacy. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Cases, Previous_Administration, Islamic_Principles, Confirmation, Violation, Legal_Cases, Sharia_Confirmation |
| 77 | SC, Circular No. 30 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 25, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of DFA instructs that courts should not refer final verdicts from primary, appellate, and military courts to cassations for enforcement. Instead, these courts are to enforce their final judgments directly, thereby streamlining the process of executing judicial decisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Order, Final_Decision, Appeal, Primary_Appeal, Delay, Legal_Order, Judicial_Delay |
| 78 | SC, Circular No. 29 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 23, 2022 Category: Supreme Court According to this circular, the Supreme Court of DFA mandates that judicial scholars (muftis) provide comprehensive religious rulings (fatwas) to affirm or reverse judicial decisions. These fatwas must thoroughly articulate the rationale behind their conclusions. Specifically, when making independent judgments, muftis must issue clear, well-reasoned religious rulings grounded in the interpretations of the Hanafi school. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts, Mufti, Ruling, Fatwa, Reasons, Approval, Rejection, Religious_Decision, Judicial_Approval |
| 79 | SC, Circular No. 28 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 22, 2022 Category: Supreme Court According to this circular, the Supreme Court of DFA stipulates that courts may only deliberate and resolve cases involving a claimant. In line with Article 188 of the Administrative Rules, cases without a claimant are outside the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General, who are not authorized to adjudicate such matters. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Cases, Petitioner, Prosecutor's_Office, Justice_Courts, Legal_Cases, Prosecutor_Role |
| 80 | SC, Circular No. 27 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 20, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Circular requires court employees and judicial members residing in other provinces to relocate closer to their workplace to prevent delays in case resolution. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Judicial_Personnel, Courts, Home, Place_of_Duty, Relocation, Delay, Judge_Relocation, Duty_Delay |
| 81 | SC, Circular No. 26 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 19, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular mandates court officials to monitor employee attendance diligently, ensuring adherence to the established working hours. Absences or tardiness must be recorded accordingly. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Court_Officials, Attendance_of_Employees, Recording, Judicial_Attendance, Employee_Tracking |
| 82 | SC, Circular No. 26 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 19, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular mandates court officials to monitor employee attendance diligently, ensuring adherence to the established working hours. Absences or tardiness must be recorded accordingly. |
| 83 | SC, Circular No. 25 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 18, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Circular instructs DFA Supreme Court officials, particularly judicial members, to refrain from receiving guests and engaging claimants during official proceedings unless necessary for independent decision-making or in cases of legitimate need. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Guests, Petitioners, Personnel, Formalities, Meetings, Visitor_Protocol, Official_Meetings |
| 84 | SC, Circular No. 25 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 18, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Circular instructs DFA Supreme Court officials, particularly judicial members, to refrain from receiving guests and engaging claimants during official proceedings unless necessary for independent decision-making or in cases of legitimate need. |
| 85 | SC, Circular No. 24 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 06, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this Circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA mandates that lower courts coordinate with the Department of Government Cases to determine the ownership status of disputed land. Upon confirmation that the land is not Emirati property, the court shall proceed with adjudication based on Sharia principles. Conversely, if the land is identified as Emirati-owned, the Supreme Court directs the implementation of appropriate measures to safeguard against its illegal appropriation. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Government_Land_Disputes, Court_Ruling, Usurpation, Public_Land, Legal_Dispute |
| 86 | SC, Circular No. 24 (1444) |
Date of enactment: October 06, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this Circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA mandates that lower courts coordinate with the Department of Government Cases to determine the ownership status of disputed land. Upon confirmation that the land is not Emirati property, the court shall proceed with adjudication based on Sharia principles. Conversely, if the land is identified as Emirati-owned, the Supreme Court directs the implementation of appropriate measures to safeguard against its illegal appropriation. |
| 87 | SC, Circular No. 23 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 12, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Circular outlines instructions from the DFA leadership on addressing the situation of women without household support, formerly sheltered in safe houses. It urges the Supreme Court to present the matter to the Deputy Prime Minister, Mullah Baradar, for final determination. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Women_Without_Fate, Safe_House, Previous_Administration, Mullah_Brother, Women's_Shelter, Religious_Family |
| 88 | SC, Circular No. 23 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 12, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Circular outlines instructions from the DFA leadership on addressing the situation of women without household support, formerly sheltered in safe houses. It urges the Supreme Court to present the matter to the Deputy Prime Minister, Mullah Baradar, for final determination. |
| 89 | SC, Circular No. 22 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 11, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular disseminates guidance from the DFA leader endorsing the transfer of cases to the Supreme Court to alleviate the caseload in provincial courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_Workload, Cases_Delegation, Supreme_Court, Judicial_Workload, Case_Delegation |
| 90 | SC, circular No. 21 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 09, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Supreme Court circular indicates the development of a new bylaw for legal and prosecution matters. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: New_Bill_of_Judicial_Rights, Attorney_General's_Office, Judicial_Rights_Bill, Legal_Rights_Bill |
| 91 | SC, Circular No. 20 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 08, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court informs the courts that, per the DFA's decree, the authority to remove, appoint, and reassign judges at the primary courts has been provisionally transferred to the Supreme Court for one year. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Authority_for_Dismissal, Appointment, Transfer, Primary_Appointment, Permanent_Judges, Judicial_Authority, Judge_Appointments |
| 92 | SC, Circular No. 19 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 07, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court conveys the DFA leader's guidance on the previous administration's decision concerning marital separation. If a separation has already occurred, the decision will be implemented subsequently. If a separation has not yet been finalized, but the wife now seeks one, the causes should be documented following Hanafi jurisprudence and seek direction from the Supreme Court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Separation_of_Spouses, Courts, Ruling, Reasons, Causes, Previous_Administration, Marital_Divorce, Court_Ruling |
| 93 | SC, Circular No. 18 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 06, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA clarifies that, despite the absence of a commercial court within the district courts, they possess the jurisdiction to adjudicate commercial disputes. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts, Commercial, Civil, Primary, District, Appeal, City_Matters, Judicial_Categories, Urban_Legal_Issues |
| 94 | SC, Circular No. 17 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 05, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the DFA Supreme Court has given courts directions to provide litigants with a copy of their decisions upon request. The original decision will be handed to the prevailing party, a copy to the convict, while the court will retain a duplicate. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Parties_to_the_Dispute, Transfer_of_Decision, Issued_Copy, Original_Decision_of_Courts, Legal_Dispute, Decision_Transfer |
| 95 | SC Circular No. 16 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 03, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular is about the Mowati lands, pastures, and government properties that have been distributed to the people by the officials of the previous administration and are referred to the courts. Now, they are seeking guidance from the supreme leader of the DFA. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Dead_Land, Pasture_Property, Department_of_Religious_Affairs, Land_Regulation, Religious_Land |
| 96 | SC, Circular No. 14 (1444) |
Date of enactment: September 01, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Chief Justice of the DFA addressed the concluding session of the High Judicial Seminar, presenting several topics to the heads of appellate and municipal courts. This statement was disseminated to all courts for implementation under the Chief Justice's directive via this circular. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supreme_Court_Statement, Judicial_Seminar, Heads_of_City_Appeals, Judicial_Conference, Legal_Statement |
| 97 | SC, Circular No.13 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 30, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA has communicated special court procedures for decisions of the previous administration that have been finalized but not executed. The courts are instructed to act accordingly. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_of_Special_Court, Final_Decision, Previous_Administration, Special_Judicial_Procedure, Final_Judgment |
| 98 | SC, Circular No.12 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 29, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court of the DFA directs all courts to align daily caseloads with their operational capacity to minimize public waiting time. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Judge_Handling_Cases, Daily_Workload, Number_of_Clients, Duty, Judicial_Workload, Case_Management |
| 99 | SC, Circular No. 11 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 28, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court communicates the DFA leadership's guidelines concerning the appeal deadlines and the relevant authorities for appeal, mandating that all courts adhere to these directives. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Lawsuit, Appeal_Deadline, Decision_Appeal, Legal_Appeal, Decision_Review |
| 100 | SC, Circular No.10 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 27, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court disseminates the DFA leadership's guidelines for resolving cases based on the evidence presented and instructs all courts to follow them. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Proving_Rights, Suspicious_and_Non-Suspicious_Documents, Resolution_of_Matters, Legal_Proof, Document_Validation |
| 101 | SC, Circular No. 9 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 25, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Supreme Court circular mandates that courts must attend to defendants who are abroad or appoint lawyers to represent them. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Accused_Outside_the_Country, Representation_by_Appointed_Lawyer, Extradition_Cases, Legal_Representation |
| 102 | SC, Circular No.8 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 24, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court conveys the DFA leader's decision specifying the roles of the heads of military, municipal, appeals, and cessation courts, requiring all courts to adhere to these guidelines. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Heads_of_Military_Courts, Decision_Signature, Judge, Military_Judiciary, Judicial_Approval |
| 103 | SC, Circular No. 7 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 23, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular addresses the validity of powers of attorney prepared by ambassadors or consuls outside the country under Sharia law. The circular affirms the legality of such arrangements provided they are acknowledged by the defendant in the presence of a judge or testified to by witnesses in court, directing all relevant directorates to ensure their practices comply with this interpretation. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Power_of_Attorney, Ambassadors, Consulate, Testimony_of_Witnesses, Legal_Representation, Diplomatic_Authority |
| 104 | AGO, Circular No. 6 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 21, 2022 Category: GDMFDO In this circular, the AGO ordered all its central and provincial attorney directorates not to accept incoming case files from detective agencies for investigation. Meanwhile, it ordered to stop the detention, arrest, and release of suspects. It has also ordered its central and provincial attorney directorates to send the case files to the courts for the court verdict. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Investigation_Files, Court_Decisions, Suspects, Accused, Legal_Investigation, Legal_Decisions |
| 105 | SC, Circular No.6 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 20, 2022 Category: Supreme Court In this circular, the Supreme Court directs the courts to distribute the DFA leadership's directive on individuals missing for twenty years and instructs all courts to act accordingly. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Afghans_Missing, Seeking_Fatwa, Missing, Lost_Persons, Religious_Decree |
| 106 | SC, Circular No. 5 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 13, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular clarifies when a case is considered to be 'in process' and thus nontransferable to another court, laying out specific scenarios involving the defendant's appearance and request for transfer. The notice emphasizes adhering to these guidelines and Sharia principles in court proceedings within the DFA. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Case_Transfer_of_Accused, Guidelines, Sharia_Principles, Rotation_Guidelines |
| 107 | SC, Circular No. 4 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 11, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This explanation of the fourteenth article of administrative regulations is sent to all courts by the Supreme Court for their reference. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Administrative_Regulations, Article_Fourteen, Explanation_of_Courts, Legal_Clarification |
| 108 | SC, Circular No. 3 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 09, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular mandates all courts within the DFA to download, print, and securely store any official letters or circulars received via digital platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram, ensuring proper preservation and compliance with Supreme Court directives. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Letters, Digital_Platform, WhatsApp, Telegram, Communication_Tools, Digital_Communication |
| 109 | SC, Circular No. 2 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 08, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court provides guidance to prioritize four categories of cases in the judicial process: virtue and vice cases, criminal cases, imprisonment-related cases, and cases for later correction in primary and appellate courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Solving_Problems_of_Clients, Documents_Repository_Formation, Client_Issues, Document_Management |
| 110 | SC Circular No. 1 (1444) |
Date of enactment: August 07, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular is related to the notification of approval and implementation of the regulation on distributing duplicate documents. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Regulation_for_Distribution_of_Duplicate_Documents, Duplicate_Documents, Document_Distribution_Regulation |
| 111 | SC, Circular No. 20 (1443) |
Date of enactment: July 28, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The circular has issued a standardized table specifying the authorities of court divisions. All courts are instructed to base decisions on this table, invalidating any prior inconsistent tables. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Standard_Table_of_Jurisdictions, Courts, Increase, Amendment, Deletion, Jurisdiction_Adjustment |
| 112 | SC, Circular No. 19 (1443) |
Date of enactment: July 24, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular focuses on endorsing procedures for distributing title deeds and measures for preventing forgery. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Distribution_of_Documents, Sharia-Compliant_Title_Deeds, Forgery, Fraud, Document_Distribution, Title_Deeds_Procedure |
| 113 | SC, Circular No. 18 (1443) |
Date of enactment: June 15, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular mandates that Supreme Court officials must hand over documents, goods, vehicles, and prisoners with a full explanation when leaving their positions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Documents, Goods, Vehicles, SIM_Card_Replacement, Document_Replacement, Goods_Replacement, Vehicle_Replacement |
| 114 | SC, Circular No. 17 (1443) |
Date of enactment: June 11, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular addresses the determination of issues and jurisdictions for the Criminal Court, Civil Court, and Public Security Court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Matters_of_Jurisdiction, Criminal_Court, Civil_Court, Jurisdiction_Table, Legal_Jurisdiction |
| 115 | SC, Circular No. 16 (1443) |
Date of enactment: June 05, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular is regarding the appointment of the Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of the General Military Courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Appointment_of_Chief_Military_Courts, General, Deputy, Military_Court_Appointment |
| 116 | SC, circular No. 15 (1443) |
Date of enactment: May 23, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Supreme Court circular orders the review of court decisions issued by the former administration in accordance with procedural guidelines. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procedure_for_Decisions, Previous_Courts, Review, Decision_Procedure, Court_Review |
| 117 | SC, Circular No. 14 (1443) |
Date of enactment: May 22, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular pertains to the scheduling of court working hours. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Determination_of_Working_Hours, Courts, Court_Schedule, Judicial_Working_Hours |
| 118 | SC, Circular No. 13 (1443) |
Date of enactment: March 24, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has issued a circular stating that, per the direction of the DFA, the question of implementing decisions made by the Huqoq departments and the AGO has been referred to respected scholars for their opinion. While awaiting a decision, the circular instructs courts to accept cases brought by plaintiffs or referred by prosecution offices but not to base their verdicts on investigations by those agencies. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Rulings_by_Departments_of_Justice, Attorney_General's_Office, Implementation_of_Rulings, Legal_Rulings, Religious_Implementation |
| 119 | SC, Circular No. 12 (1443) |
Date of enactment: March 21, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The circular states that the finalized decisions regarding Ta’aziri murder, life imprisonment, Hudud, and Qisas must be sent to the office of the Supreme Leader. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ta'zir_Murder, Life_Imprisonment, Hudud_of_Retaliation, Disciplinary_Punishment, Life_Sentence |
| 120 | SC, Circular No. 11 (1443) |
Date of enactment: March 19, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The circular issued after the meeting under the leadership of the DFA Supreme Leader is about the establishment of military courts at each Army Corps of the country. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Establishment_of_Military_Courts, Army_Corps, Accountability, Military_Justice, Military_Responsibility |
| 121 | SC, circular No. 10 (1443) |
Date of enactment: March 16, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Supreme Court circular outlines the jurisdiction of military courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Jurisdiction_of_Military_Courts, Military_Court_Jurisdiction, Military_Justice |
| 122 | SC, Circular No. 9 (1443) |
Date of enactment: March 07, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular directs that any questionnaire or inquiries filed from official courts must first be sent to the Supreme Court before being forwarded to the Dar al-Ifta. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Questionnaire, Inquiry, Department_of_Religious_Affairs, Supreme_Court_Inquiry, Religious_Affairs_Inquiry, Legal_Questionnaire |
| 123 | SC, Circular No. 8 (1443) |
Date of enactment: March 03, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This Circular of the Supreme Court, a decree from the Supreme Leader of the DFA, was shared stating that no fees will be charged on petitions, decisions, and documents in courts and that any fees that have been charged in the past and deposited in banks will not be charged in the future. In this Circular, the Supreme Court has guided all courts to refrain from receiving fees based on this decree. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Cost_of_Requests, Decisions, Fees_of_Documents, Document_Fees, Request_Cost |
| 124 | SC, circular No. 7 (1443) |
Date of enactment: February 26, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular directs courts to commence their duties and complete their Tashkil in a timely manner. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts_Guidance, Duties, Formation_of_Courts, Judicial_Guidelines, Court_Formation |
| 125 | SC, Circular No. 6 (1443) |
Date of enactment: February 24, 2022 Category: Supreme Court This circular pertains to the fatwas issued by scholars regarding the punishment or non-punishment of criminals from the previous administration, which were reviewed and approved by the Supreme Audit. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Issued_Fatwas, Punishment_of_Criminals, Previous_Administration, Religious_Decrees, Legal_Penalties |
| 126 | SC, Circular No. 5 (1443) |
Date of enactment: February 22, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The circular issued by the High Council of the Supreme Court is on how to implement the Ta’aziri punishments on prisoners who have escaped the prisons on the day that the Taliban entered Kabul in Aug 2021. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Ta'zir_Punishment, Fugitive, Prison_Escape, Corrupt_Administration, Ruling, Disciplinary_Action, Escape_Penalty |
| 127 | SC, Circular No. 4 (1443) |
Date of enactment: February 20, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has issued a circular on transferring a case from one court to another. The High Council of the Supreme Court ordered how to transfer a case from one court to another and what conditions should be met. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Transfer_of_Case_to_Another_Court, Conditions, Case_Transfer, Court_Transfer_Conditions |
| 128 | SC, Circular No. 3 (1443) |
Date of enactment: February 17, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has issued a circular on transferring a case from one court division to another. The High Council of the Supreme Court ordered how to transfer a case and what conditions should be met. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Transfer_of_Case_to_Supreme_Court, Conditions_for_Change_of_Court_of_Appeal, Supreme_Court_Transfer, Appeal_Conditions |
| 129 | SC, Circular No. 2 (1443) |
Date of enactment: February 14, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The circular is about two questions that have been raised in court. One is about the separation of a couple by a court decision during the previous Afghan government. Now the husband wants to remarry his former wife, and the wife has married someone else and has gotten children from the new husband. The second question is about the court’s resolution, which has passed the initial and appeal stages in the previous government, and the acquiescent side asks for its implementation. The courts referr... Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Separation_of_Husband_and_Wife, Marriage_of_Ex-Spouse, Court_Ruling, Initial_Appeal_Stages, Marital_Dispute, Divorce_Ruling |
| 130 | SC, Circular No. 1 (1443) |
Date of enactment: January 02, 2022 Category: Supreme Court The Supreme Court of Afghanistan issued this judicial circular on 28/5/1443 to all courts, explaining which courts have subjective jurisdiction. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Courts, Competent, Civil, Commercial, Criminal, Legal_Matters, Judicial_Authority |
| N | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decree No.2 (1446) |
Date of enactment: August 01, 2024 Category: General According to this decree, the leader of the current regime has established the ruling on performing congregational prayers, determining that those who neglect to perform them are subject to disciplinary action. Additionally, officials and responsible authorities are mandated to participate in congregational prayers. Those who fail to do so without a valid religious excuse after receiving advice are also subject to disciplinary measures. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: prayer, congregation, discipline, officials, authorities, mosque, muhtasib |
| 2 | Decree No.560 (1445) |
Date of enactment: June 30, 2024 Category: General This decree by the DFA (De Facto Authorities) provides tax relief for businesses, including shopkeepers and tradespeople. If the total annual income of a business is up to two million Afghanis, it is exempt from tax. If the income exceeds this amount, it is subject to a fixed annual tax rate of 0.3%. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Decree, Tax Relief, Businesses, Shopkeepers, Tradespeople, Total Income |
| 3 | Decree No. 22999 |
Date of enactment: June 02, 2024 Category: Verdict In this decree, the leader of the de facto authorities (DFA) has directed that women who were employed by the previous government and are currently receiving a salary from the Emirate will have their salaries set at five thousand Afghanis. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: decree_women_salary_wages _Republic_Emirate_fivethousand_female |
| 4 | Order No_4802 |
Date of enactment: March 31, 2024 Category: Verdict In this verdict, the DFA leader ordered the MOF to cease deducting retirement contributions from the salaries of employees and to collaborate with all departments to report information regarding the appointment date, length of service, and amount deducted under the name of retirement for all employees. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Salary_of_Employees, Retirement, Ministry_of_Finance, Date_of_Appointment, Employee_Salary, Retirement_Benefits |
| 5 | Decree_No 386_(OG_1444) |
Date of enactment: January 27, 2024 Category: General In this decree, the DFA leader has transferred the authority to pursue and apprehend kidnappers, a responsibility previously held by the GDI, to the MOI. The MOI is now tasked with pursuing and apprehending kidnappers and presenting them to the appropriate court. The GDI is also required to cooperate with the MOI. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Decree, Authority_to_Arrest_Kidnappers, Duty_of_Intelligence, Ministry_of_Interior, Court, Legal_Arrest, Intelligence_Authority |
| 6 | Decree_No 381_(OG_1444) |
Date of enactment: January 26, 2024 Category: General In this decree, the De Facto Authorities (DFA) leader has tasked the Directorate of Supervision and Prosecution of Decrees and Orders to refer relevant issues and cases, which are to be resolved by the courts, to the military court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Decree, Directorate_of_Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Military_Matters, Legal_Decree, Military_Orders |
| 7 | Decree_No 289_(OG_1444) |
Date of enactment: December 15, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the DFA leader has directed the establishment of special courts to handle cases concerning the restitution of usurped lands. These special courts are to be established in the southwestern, western, and northern provinces to address the issue of usurped lands. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Land_Return, Usurpation, Specialized_Courts, Provinces, Land_Restitution, Property_Theft |
| 8 | Decree No_215_(OG_1444) |
Date of enactment: October 28, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the DFA leader orders the transfer of 100 jeribs of land from the MoPW to the MOIC. This land will be utilized to establish an export processing zone in Kabul. Moreover, the Ministry of Agriculture is assigned the responsibility of coordinating the land transfer with the relevant departments. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Land_acre, Jerib, Ministry_of_Agriculture_and_Trade, Transfer, Equipment, Exports, Agricultural_Land, Trade_Transfer |
| 9 | Decree No_216_(OG_1444) |
Date of enactment: October 28, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the DFA leader mandates that the phrases "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim" and "Hamd o Salawat" be included at the beginning of all official documents, books, and treatises. The phrase "Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim" must appear at the start of letters, court judgments, and peace and reconciliation agreements. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Beginning_of_Legislative_Documents, Books, Treatises, Legal_Books, Legislative_Writings |
| 10 | Decree No_147_(OG_1444) |
Date of enactment: October 04, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the DFA leader instructs the Supreme Court (SC) to establish a Deputy for Military Affairs. This Deputy will be tasked with handling legal cases pertaining to military personnel. The SC must devise a structural and administrative plan for it and submit it to the DFA leader for approval. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supreme_Court_Framework, Deputy, Military_Cases, Personnel, Judicial_Structure, Military_Law |
| 11 | Decree_No_3_ (OG_1438) |
Date of enactment: October 02, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the leader of the DFA directed the Emirate administrations to interact well with the private sector activities and provide the necessary ease for trade at ports, crossing points, and highways per the laws. To support trade and interaction with the private sector, use domestic products as much as possible. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Private_Sector, Trade, Ports, Highway, Facilitation_of_Production, Economic_Development, Trade_Routes |
| 12 | Decree_No_1_ (OG_1438) |
Date of enactment: July 23, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the Supreme Leader of the DFA mandates that all Emirate departments take all necessary measures to prevent the usurpation, destruction, purchase, sale, and smuggling of historical monuments. Furthermore, it orders the immediate cessation of all unauthorized excavations at historical sites. The Ministry of Information and Culture is instructed to draft a law for the preservation of these sites and monuments and submit it to the Ministry of Justice for further consideration. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Historical_Artifacts, Usurpation, Destruction, Purchase, Sale, Smuggling_Areas, Cultural_Theft, Artifact_Smuggling |
| 13 | Decree_No_48_ (OG_1438) |
Date of enactment: July 18, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the Supreme Leader of the DFA directs the Emirate Commission for the Prevention of Land Usurpation and the Restitution of Usurped Lands to prioritize cases involving Emirate lands seized by influential individuals. The commission is instructed to refrain from any disposition of such properties, including sale, transfer of ownership, or granting of usufruct rights, to these powerful individuals. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Land_Usurpation, Commission_for_Return, Investigation, Government, Powerful, Sale, Land_Theft, Government_Power |
| 14 | Decree_No_46_ (OG_1438) |
Date of enactment: July 14, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the Supreme Leader of the DFA has designated a parcel of land in Kabul's 17th district, identified by the Emirate Commission for the Prevention of Land Grabbing and Restitution of Grabbed Lands, for the establishment of a public cemetery. The Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs shall be responsible for its demarcation. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Kabul_Land_Commission_for_Usurpation, Return, Confirmation, Enclosure, Endowment, Land_Return, Property_Confirmation |
| 15 | Decree_No_47_ (OG_1438) |
Date of enactment: July 14, 2023 Category: General In this decree, the Supreme Leader of the DFA grants the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock the authority to lease specific plots of usurped land identified by the Emirate Commission for the Prevention of Land Grabbing and Restitution of Grabbed Lands to individuals who have unlawfully occupied the land (in violation of Sharia principles). Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Usurped_Land, Commission_for_Return, Legal_Possessor, Land_Restitution, Legal_Owner |
| 16 | Decree No. 43 (OG 1434) |
Date of enactment: May 31, 2023 Category: General The decree of the leader of the de facto authorities on the establishment of an independent commission for the final review of legislative documents Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Establishment_of_an_Independent_Commission_for_Reviewing_Legislative_Documents, Legal_Review_Commission, Legislative_Analysis |
| 17 | Decree No. 41 (OG 1434) |
Date of enactment: May 27, 2023 Category: General The decree of the leader of the de facto authorities on making it easier for clients in the ministries and departments Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Facilitation_of_Clients_in_Ministries_and_Departments, Officials, Petitions, Problems, Client_Assistance, Administrative_Problems |
| 18 | Decree No. 431 |
Date of enactment: May 24, 2023 Category: General This decree mandates officials across government entities to facilitate direct client communication, ensure concerns are addressed promptly, or appoint representatives for the same, with a goal of improved public service. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Access_of_Clients, Access_of_Officials, Urgent_Handling_of_Problems, Facilitation, Client_Access, Official_Access |
| 19 | Decree No. 38 (OG 1434) |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2023 Category: General The decree issued by the leader of the de facto authorities pertains to amendments and exemptions in the first article of Decree Number (12), which outlines the responsibilities and authorities of the Security and Cleansing Commission. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Amendment, Creation_of_Decree, Security_and_Purification_Commission, Duties_and_Powers, Legal_Amendment, Commission_Powers |
| 20 | Decree No. 35 |
Date of enactment: May 07, 2023 Category: General Decree on changing the name of the Attorney General to the Directorate of Supervision and Prosecution of Decrees and Orders. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Attorney_General's_Office, Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Name_Change, Legal_Office_Renaming |
| 21 | Decree No. 36 |
Date of enactment: May 07, 2023 Category: General The decree of the DFA's leader regarding changing the name of the Attorney General Office to General Directorate of Monitoring and Follow-up of Decrees and Orders Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Acting_Head, Appointment, Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Decrees_and_Orders, Interim_Leadership |
| 22 | Decree No. 31 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: April 05, 2023 Category: General This decree enforces a complete ban on poppy cultivation and the use, transfer, sale, import, and export of narcotics. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Cultivation_of_Poppy, Narcotics, Transfer, Sale, Export, Import, Poppy_Trade |
| 23 | Decree No. 30 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 17, 2023 Category: General This decree dictates transparency in procurement, mining, and other contracts within Emirate's entities and ministries. It restricts authorities and employees from participating directly or indirectly in contract bidding, including when they are shareholders or leaders in private companies involved in such transactions. The decree becomes effective from its endorsement date. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procurement_Contracts, Ministry_of_Finance, Transparency, Financial_Transparency |
| 24 | Decree No. 29 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 17, 2023 Category: Criminal The DFA leader's decree prohibits the cultivation of hashish nationwide. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Cultivation_of_Cannabis_Plants, Discovery_Agencies, Prohibition, Cannabis_Regulation |
| 25 | Decree No. 28 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 14, 2023 Category: General This decree from the de facto authority leader addresses all Mujahideen of the Islamic Emirate. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Instructions_of_the_Amirul-Momenin, The_Supreme_Leader, Mujahideen, Emirate, Leadership_Guidance |
| 26 | Verdict No. 2234 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: January 29, 2023 Category: Verdict This verdict focuses on preventing drug addiction and treating addicts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Narcotics, Treatment_of_Addicts, Prevention_of_Substances, Drug_Treatment, Substance_Abuse_Prevention |
| 27 | Verdict No. 1820 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: January 02, 2023 Category: Verdict The verdict of the leader of the de facto authorities regarding the time frame of the review of cases in the courts Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Duration_of_Case_Review, Primary_Court_Hearing, Appeal, Reasonable_Excuse, Case_Duration, Legal_Appeal |
| 28 | Verdict No. 1557 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: December 10, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader dissolves the Ministry of National Defence's military courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Dissolution_of_Military_Courts, Ministry_of_Defense, Military, Court_Dissolution, Defense_Ministry |
| 29 | Decree No. 12 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 21, 2022 Category: General This decree is about the formation, duties, and powers of the Security and Cleansing Commission. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Formation, Duties, Powers, Security_Commission, Purification_Commission, Security_Authority |
| 30 | Verdict No. 1215 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 15, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict dissolves departments related to administrative corruption. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Departments, Administrative_Corruption, Dissolution, Serious_Crimes, Judicial_Centers, Legal_Centers, Anti-Corruption |
| 31 | Verdict No. 1216 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 15, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader dissolves the general directorate of municipalities. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Dissolution_of_General_Directorate_of_Municipalities, Budget, Ministry_of_Finance, Municipal_Dissolution |
| 32 | Decree No. 8-C5 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 04, 2022 Category: General This decree from the de facto authority leader sets guidelines for the detention of the accused to ascertain their status and detention period. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prisoner_Investigation, Accused_Detention_Period, Intelligence_Officials, Detention_Investigation, Accused_Interrogation |
| 33 | Decree No. 10 |
Date of enactment: October 30, 2022 Category: Criminal This decree clarifies the status of Mujahideen (Taliban) under judicial investigation and the orders issued in courts, prosecutors' offices, and investigative bodies. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Mujahideen_Judicial_Investigations, Decisions, Orders, Discovery_Agencies, Judicial_Decisions, Legal_Discovery |
| 34 | Decree No. 9 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: October 24, 2022 Category: General This decree provides guidance on the processing of legal documents in the DFA's legislative system. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Guideline_for_Legislative_Process, Legislative_Guidelines, Lawmaking_Process |
| 35 | Verdict No. 932 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: October 24, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict is about transferring the General Directorate of Huquq from the Ministry of Justice to the Supreme Court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Transfer_of_Directorate_of_Legal_Affairs, Ministry_of_Justice, Supreme_Court, Legal_Affairs_Transfer |
| 36 | Decree No. 450 |
Date of enactment: October 20, 2022 Category: General This decree details a law signed by the Supreme Leader of the DFA aimed at preventing land expropriation and returning arrogated lands. It establishes a commission to oversee the process, comprising various government ministers. A specialized court is also instituted to handle relevant cases and issue Sharia decisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prevention_of_Land_Confiscation, Return_of_Private_Lands, Land_Protection, Land_Return |
| 37 | Decree No. 6 |
Date of enactment: October 10, 2022 Category: Civil This decree states how to distribute (150) acres of land to the immigrants living in Mohajer Qashlaq, Khaja Bahaudin District, Takhar Province. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Distribution_of_Land_to_Refugees, Takhar, Refugee_Land_Distribution, Land_Allocation |
| 38 | Verdict No. 778 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: October 10, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict from the DFA's supreme leader grants fiscal authority to ministries and budget departments for procurement purposes. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Budget, Procurement, Delegation_of_Financial_Authority, Ministries, Departments, Financial_Delegation |
| 39 | Decree No. 5 |
Date of enactment: October 04, 2022 Category: Civil This decree concerns the inheritance of Taliban property and assets, as well as the fate of Taliban wives. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Inheritance_Property, Assets_of_Spouses, Missing_Mujahideen, Property_Inheritance, Spousal_Assets |
| 40 | Decree No. 3 |
Date of enactment: October 03, 2022 Category: General This decree is about establishing a commission to prevent land usurpation and restitution of usurped lands, along with a special court. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Formation_of_a_Commission, Usurpation, Return_of_Lands, Special_Court, Land_Commission, Land_Return_Court |
| 41 | Verdict No. 202 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: October 03, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader approves the establishment of the National Procurement Commission headed by the economic deputy of the prime minister, acting minister for finance, acting minister for economy, sectorial minister according to the project, and general director for the office of the administration as members. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Procurement, Commission, Ministry_of_Finance, Transparency, Financial_Transparency, Procurement_Commission |
| 42 | Decree No. 35 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: July 18, 2022 Category: Criminal This decree is about false accusations against the employees and officials of the DFA and preventing any action of insulting them. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: False_Accusations, Employees, Military_Officials, Defamation, False_Claims, Slander |
| 43 | Verdict No. 2687 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: July 06, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict forbids holding two employment positions concurrently. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Dual_Employment, Simultaneously, Emirate_Official, Responsibility, Concurrent_Employment, Dual_Role |
| 44 | Verdict No. 2219-A (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 27, 2022 Category: Verdict The verdict of the leader of the de facto authorities regarding the structure of the command of the executive forces of the military courts Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Formation_of_the_Command_of_Executive_Forces, Military_Courts, Summoning, Military_Command, Legal_Summons |
| 45 | Verdict No. 2219-B (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 27, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict regarding adding military courts in the Supreme Court's structure. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Formation_of_Military_Courts, Supreme_Court, Inclusion, Military_Justice, Judicial_Inclusion |
| 46 | Verdict No. 2071 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 19, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader addresses the transparent revenue collection. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Transparent_Revenues_Collection, Revenue_Departments, Bank, Revenue_Transparency, Financial_Collection |
| 47 | Verdict No. 2070 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2022 Category: Verdict In this verdict, the DFA supreme leader directs all organizations to align their financial affairs with the financial systems established by the Ministry of Finance and the bank. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Financial_Affairs, Salaries, Expenses, Ministry_of_Finance, Bank, Financial_Management, Expense_Control |
| 48 | Decree No. 630 C 1 |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2022 Category: Civil In this Decree, the Supreme Leader of DFA calls for strict supervision and implementation of instructions prohibiting government officials from engaging in costly multiple marriages. It asks that violators should be identified and reported in a timely manner. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Government_Officials, Expensive_Weddings, Violators, Identification, Official_Conduct, Wedding_Regulation |
| 49 | Verdict No. 2072 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader activates dormant income sources. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Active_Revenue_Sources, Economic_Commission, Revenue_Generation, Economic_Strategy |
| 50 | Verdict No. 2073 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2022 Category: Verdict The verdict of the leader of the de facto authorities regarding the unification of the salary of the armed forces is sent to the ministries of Defense, Home Affairs, and the Directorate of Intelligence. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Unification_of_Salaries, Norm_Proposal, Commission_of_Defense, Interior, Armed, Salary_Standardization, Defense_Commission |
| 51 | Verdict No. 2074 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2022 Category: Verdict The verdict from the leader of the de facto authorities instructs security organizations on the registration and appointment of verified Mujahideen, as well as the initiation of their salaries. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Appointments, Registration_of_Mujahideen, Security_Agencies, Salary, Mujahideen_Registration, Security_Payments |
| 52 | Verdict No. 2075 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 17, 2022 Category: Verdict The verdict from the leader of the de facto authorities mandates rigorous monitoring and follow-up of guidance No. 115-C6 of 2020. This guidance prohibits officials from engaging in unnecessary and costly second, third, and fourth marriages. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Supervision_and_Prosecution_of_Instructions, Officials, Prohibition_of_Marriage, Official_Guidelines, Marriage_Prohibition |
| 53 | Verdict No. 631-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 10, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader prohibits receiving a salary from two sources simultaneously. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Double_Salary, Prohibition, Discontinuation, Salary_Regulation, Wage_Control |
| 54 | Verdict No. 2012 |
Date of enactment: May 04, 2022 Category: Verdict This Prime Minister's order dissolves various commissions, secretariats, and councils. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Dissolution_of_Commissions, Secretariats, Human_Rights, Senate, Commission_Disbandment, Rights_Dissolution |
| 55 | Verdict No. 1930 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: April 25, 2022 Category: General This decree orders the development of a policy regarding the hijab. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Development, Hijab_Policy, Women, Female_Rights, Dress_Code, Women's_Development |
| 56 | Verdict No. 1796 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: April 13, 2022 Category: Verdict The verdict of the leader of the de facto authorities is regarding the transfer of the Department of Lands from the Ministry of Urban Development to the Ministry of Agriculture Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Lands, Urban_Development, Agriculture, Livestock, Transfer, Land_Management, Agricultural_Development |
| 57 | Verdict No. 1691 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: April 03, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader has been issued regarding the crescent sighting boards. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Committee_for_Sighting_of_the_Crescent, Supreme_Court, Ramadan, Moon_Sighting_Committee, Religious_Observance |
| 58 | Decree No. 30 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 20, 2022 Category: General The decree from the Supreme Leader of the DFA terminates the appointments of sons of officials in government positions, reinforcing a policy against nepotism. The directive mandates replacements for those terminated, emphasizing the selection should be based on merit rather than familial or personal relationships. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Appointment_of_Relatives, Children_of_Officials, Dismissed, Merit, Family_Relationships, Nepotism |
| 59 | Decree No. 29 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 15, 2022 Category: General This decree states that DFA police cannot detain suspects for more than 10 days. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Police, Accused, Detention, Period_of_Detention, Investigation, Police_Detention, Criminal_Investigation |
| 60 | Verdict No. 1441 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 09, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict of the DFA supreme leader relates the expertise in jurisprudence to the ministry of higher education. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Specialization_in_Fiqh, Issuing_Fatwas, Ministry_of_Higher_Education, Religious_Education, Fatwa_Issuance |
| 61 | Verdict No. 1407 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 06, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict from the DFA's supreme leader mandates that officials who are transferred must relinquish equipment and vehicles to their newly appointed successors. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Goods, Vehicles, Replaced, Handed_Over_to_New_Officials, Asset_Transfer, Official_Replacement |
| 62 | Verdict No. 1409 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: March 06, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict from the DFA's supreme leader directs organizations to seek a fatwa on governmental affairs when necessary. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Inquiry, Need_of_the_Emirate_Body, Laws, Regulations_of_Ministries, Legal_Inquiry, Ministry_Regulations |
| 63 | Decree No. 342 C 1 |
Date of enactment: February 27, 2022 Category: General The Decree of the supreme leader of the DFA that waives any fees for courts petitions, decisions, and documents. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prohibition_of_Receiving_Fees, Petitions, Decisions, Documents, Fee_Prohibition, Document_Handling |
| 64 | Verdict No. 1336 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: February 26, 2022 Category: Verdict This verdict from the DFA's supreme leader addresses the gathering of impoverished individuals (beggars) in Kabul City and outlines measures for their assistance. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Poor_People_of_Kabul, Collection, Assistance, Housing, Food, Monthly, Ministry_of_Interior, Welfare_Programs |
| 65 | Decree No. 25 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: February 13, 2022 Category: General This decree validates the educational credentials of religious scholars and Madrassa graduates evaluated during the first term of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, thereby enabling them to exercise their associated privileges. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Educational_Documents_of_Religious_Schools, Graduates, Evaluation, Accreditation, Religious_Education |
| 66 | Decree No. 236 C 1 |
Date of enactment: February 11, 2022 Category: General The decree of the supreme leader of DFA on determining the jurisdiction of military courts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Hudud, Scope, Jurisdiction, Military_Courts, Legal_Jurisdiction, Military_Law |
| 67 | Decree No. 215 C 1 |
Date of enactment: February 05, 2022 Category: General In this decree, the Supreme Leader of the DFA ordered MOJ to develop a procedure for law offices and issue licenses for them. He also ordered MOJ to shut down unauthorized law offices. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Law_Offices, Regulations, Issuance_of_Licenses, Illegal_Law_Offices, Legal_Licensing, Unauthorized_Practice |
| 68 | Decree No. 22 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: January 19, 2022 Category: General This decree outlines the restructuring of the Deputy Prime Minister's office in relation to ministry portfolios, categorizing ministries under administrative, economic, or political deputies based on their functional domains. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Work_Orientation, Separation_of_Ministries, Departments, Deputy_Prime_Minister's_Office, Administrative_Reorganization |
| 69 | Decree No. 83-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: December 02, 2021 Category: General The decree of the supreme leader of the de facto authorities on women's rights Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Religious_Scholars, Tribal_Elders, Rights, Adultery, Implementation, Ulema, Community_Leaders, Legal_Rights |
| 70 | Decree No. 19 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 28, 2021 Category: General This decree confers upon military courts the authority to adjudicate complaints and appeals against officials and employees of three security organizations, implementing verdicts subject to higher court approval in line with Sharia provisions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Military_Courts, Jurisdiction, Hudud, Security_Agencies, Military_Law |
| 71 | Decree No. 8 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: October 23, 2021 Category: Civil This decree from the de facto authority leader stipulates land ownership restrictions without the leader's permission. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Land_Ownership, Permission_of_Leadership, Public_Treasury, Property_Rights |
| 72 | Decree No. 30 C 1 |
Date of enactment: October 20, 2021 Category: Criminal This decree is related to the review of the punishment of criminals whose punishment was not completed during the previous government. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Punishment_of_Criminals, Previous_Government, Fatwa_of_Scholars, Criminal_Punishment, Religious_Decree |
| 73 | Decree No. 4 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: September 22, 2021 Category: Criminal This decree from the de facto authority leader focuses on preventing the usurpation of emirate lands. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Usurpation_of_Government_Land, Law_Implementation, Prevention, Land_Usurpation_Enforcement |
| 74 | Decree No. 124-C6 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: January 18, 2021 Category: General This decree from the de facto authority leader announces the cancellation of Mahazhi Omomi (public Squads). It instructs Islamic Emirate officials that provinces must independently manage their squads, and cooperation should occur under the local governor's guidance. It emphasizes intra-provincial autonomy and the abolition of interconnected military fronts. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Public_Front, Cancellation_of_Mujahideen_Division, Mujahideen_Dissolution, Public_Division |
| 75 | Verdict No. 65-C6 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 02, 2020 Category: Verdict This verdict from the leader of the DFA prohibits punishment without judicial judgment and the capturing of such events in photographs. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Punishment, Decision_of_Courts, Criminal, Arbitrary_Sentence, Photography, Video, Court_Penalties |
| 76 | Verdict No. 61-C5 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: February 04, 2020 Category: Verdict This verdict from the leader of the DFA pertains to the printing of books by the DFA's departments and commissions. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Books, Printing, Arbitrary_Prohibition, Approval, Publication_Rules, Book_Approval |
| 77 | Decree No. 43-C5 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: December 07, 2019 Category: Civil This decree of the DFA's supreme leader addresses the matter of missing people. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Missing_Persons, Judges, Courts_of_Wars, Killed, Waiting_Period, Death, Marriage, War_Casualties |
| 78 | Verdict No. 36-C5 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: December 07, 2019 Category: Verdict This verdict of the leader of the DFA covers the confidentiality and preservation of confidential documents. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Publication, Prohibition_of_Decrees, Orders, Confidential_Documents, Legal_Secrecy, Order_Prohibition |
| 79 | Decree No. 9-C5 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: November 04, 2019 Category: General This decree from the de facto leader outlines the importance of good treatment towards prisoners. Drawing from religious texts, it mandates humane care for prisoners, irrespective of religious affiliations, and encourages their respectful treatment during captivity. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Good_Behavior, Prisoners, Captives, Inmate_Conduct, Prisoner_Treatment |
| 80 | Decree No. 44-C4 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 06, 2019 Category: Criminal This decree of the DFA's supreme leader focuses on preventing the illegal occupation and usurpation of private lands. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Usurpation, Illegal_Seizure_of_Land, Personal_Migration, Land_Theft, Forced_Migration |
| 81 | Verdict No. 31-C4 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: February 21, 2019 Category: Verdict This verdict from the leader of the DFA stipulates that during the transfer of commission officials, relocating the Emirate's office equipment from one commission to another is prohibited. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Equipment, Vehicles, Commission_for_Replacement_of_Officials, Emirate_Officials, Official_Equipment |
| 82 | Decree No. 49-C2 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 06, 2017 Category: General This decree from the de facto authority leader mandates obtaining the Supreme Leader's permission to implement Hudood and Qisas (retribution) after the three-court process. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Retaliation, Hudud, Courts, Permission_of_the_Leader, Filming, Photography, Punitive_Actions |
| 83 | Decree No. 43-C2 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 06, 2017 Category: Criminal This decree of the leader of the DFA preventing individuals from misusing the Taliban's name. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Misuse_by_Individuals_with_Authority, Illegal_Actions, Abuse_of_Power, Unauthorized_Actions |
| 84 | Decree No. 45-C2 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 06, 2017 Category: General This decree from the leader of the DFA addresses the leasing of government lands occupied by individuals without a lawful and valid deed. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Government_Land, Legal_Deed, Possession, General_Lease, Public_Land, Land_Lease |
| 85 | Decree No. 46-C2 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 06, 2017 Category: General This decree of the leader of the DFA prohibits the Taliban from using offensive language in various communication media. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Not_Speaking_Ill_of_Mujahideen, Press, Communications, Conversations, Writings, Media_Etiquette, Communication_Guidelines |
| 86 | Decree No. 47-C2 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: May 06, 2017 Category: General This decree of the leader of the DFA details the utilization of official seals. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Use_of_Official_Seal, Personal_Name, Name_of_the_Islamic_Emirate, Official_Stamp, Seal_Usage |
| 87 | Decree No. 33-C2 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: April 05, 2017 Category: General This order of the leader of DFA instructs the military commission, governors of the provinces, and all departments of DFA to cooperate with the Invitation, Guidance, and Registration Commission in the field of propagation of virtue and prevention of vice. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Enjoining_Good_and_Forbidding_Evil, Commission, Invitation, Guidance, Attraction, Cooperation, Moral_Commission |
| 88 | Verdict No. 85-C1 (OG 1432) |
Date of enactment: June 25, 2016 Category: Verdict By this verdict, the leader of the DFA orders all forces to avoid arbitrary punishment, inappropriate torture, and killing of war captives. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Prisoners_of_War, Ta'zir, Arbitrary_Law_of_the_Emirate, War_Prisoners, Disciplinary_Law |
| 89 | Decree |
Date of enactment: March 02, 2013 Category: General This decree outlines ten types of lawsuits suspended until further notice due to current sensitive circumstances. These include lawsuits involving multiple families, tribes, villages, or parties and disputes over land and property. Additionally, litigations will not occur if only documents from specific past rulers or the Islamic Emirate are presented as evidence. Download: English | Dari | Pashto Keywords: Judicial_Case, Civil_Litigation, Families, Tribes_Claims, Legal_Case, Family_Dispute, Tribal_Claims |
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1980 ConstitutionDate April 14, 1980Number of articles: 149 Type of government: Socialist republic
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Glossary
- Civil: Legal rules that regulate private, non-commercial relationships such as property rights, contractual rights, and personal status.
- Criminal: Legal rules that address criminal offenses, including but not limited to hudud, qisas, and tazir crimes.
- Commercial: Legal provisions that regulate commercial transactions and relationships between merchants, such as rules pertaining to companies, banking, and insurance documents.
- Legislative Decree: Refers to a binding legal rule issued by the head of the DFA that outlines rights, obligations, or both.
- General: Refers to a section that includes documents containing mandatory legal rules not classified under other subsections.
- Procedure: a set of legally binding rules processed in accordance with Decree Number Nine (9) of the Supreme Leader of the De Facto Authority (DFA), named Procedure.
- Regulation: a set of legally binding rules prepared according to Decree Number Nine (9) of the leader of the DFA, named Regulation.
- Circular: a set of instructions and directives issued by higher authorities to lower authorities for the implementation of a series of orders, ensuring consistency throughout an organization.
- Guidance: Refers to a set of guidelines and orders issued by the leader of the DFA or other officials.
- Letter: A letter is an official document used for formal communication between offices or authorities to convey important information, make a request, provide instructions, or for other official purposes.
- Notice/Announcement: a short message usually used to announce policies and official decisions adopted by departments and published in the media.
- Statement: A statement is a means of communication that conveys a person's principles, regulations, or goals to the public. The credibility of a statement is determined by the speaker's authority, and the content presented. Statements are classified into two categories: official and unofficial.
- Report: Refers to a document that provides an organized analysis and summary of developments, events, or issues related to a specific area of law.
- Bill: Refers to a draft law prepared by an administration of the DFA but has yet to go through the steps outlined in decree number (9) of the DFA leadership.
- Judicial verdict: Refers to a formal decision or judgment issued by a judicial authority as a result of a legal or criminal proceeding.