The Boston Globe has the Associated Press story Sharia edicts ruled invalid in India.

NEW DELHI — Islamic courts have no legal authority in India, the country’s Supreme Court ruled Monday, saying Muslims cannot be legally subject to a parallel religious authority.

Individuals may abide by Sharia court rulings if they wish but cannot be legally forced to do so, Judge C. K. Prasad said.

‘‘No religion is allowed to curb anyone’s fundamental rights,’’ he told the court, giving the decision of a two-judge bench. Indian law does not recognize Sharia court rulings, he said.

Can you imagine if our Supreme Court majority had the intelligence of these judges in India?  I know that this is asking you to stretch your imagination beyond the bounds of what is possible.

I also wonder why these decisions always seem to come down to the issue of men taking advantage of women in a sexual way.