Must a deposed judge be summoned without evidence if accused of unjust killing of the claimant's son?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If the claim against the deposed judge is that he unjustly killed the claimant's son, there are two opinions regarding whether he must be summoned without prior evidence. If summoned and he confesses, judgment is passed against him.

Supporting text

If the judge denies the accusation, his word is accepted.