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reverted to Christianity, in the eyes of Islamic law she has lost her right to be
identified as a Christian for she is no longer trustworthy. She is only making a
mockery of the religion.
Based on the above submission, especially lack of trust and the deceitful
behavior of the appellant, she has become disqualified from acquiring the right of
custody of Muslim children. For more elaboration, the case could have been
different if she were an ordinary Christian or Jew. One cannot be seen to be
changing religion like a chameleon.
In view of the preponderance of evidence before this court, we have no
option but to confirm the decision of the lower court- Brikama Cadi Court with one
or two variations.
(1) That the respondent, Baba Dembajang should refund the appellant Isatou
Silva her maintenance cost for seven and a half months at a rate to be
determined by the Chairman Cadi Appeals Panel through the assistance of
experts.
(2) That the Appellant should surrender the documents of the children especially
hospital documents to the respondent.
We therefore confirm the decision of the lower court with all the orders and
authorities used; save for the above mentioned variations.
APPEAL IS HEREBY DISALLOWED.
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(Signed): Justice Omar A Secka
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(Signed): Justice Bashir Ahmad B/Kudu
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(Signed): Alh. Ousman Jah
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(Signed): Alh. Masohna Kah