Is it permissible for a judge to delegate general oversight concerning specific types of cases within a defined locality?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is permissible for a judge to delegate general oversight of all judicial matters within a specific locale. The ruling issued by this appointed judge is enforced upon residents of that place and upon those who come to it from elsewhere.