The Supreme Court has announced the implementation of Ta'zir punishments on 180 people in 19 provinces of the country over the past three months.

Abdul Rahim Rashid, the spokesperson for the Supreme Court, stated that these rulings were carried out against individuals convicted of crimes such as theft, running away from home, moral corruption, and other offenses.

Speaking to TOLOnews, Mr. Rashid said: "In the provinces of Kunduz, Faryab, Kapisa, Uruzgan, Kabul, Ghazni, Takhar, Bamyan, Nimroz, Parwan, Khost, Herat, Baghlan, Nuristan, Paktia, Kandahar, Paktika, Nangarhar, and Samangan, about 180 convicts and suspects have been given Ta'zir punishments."

Meanwhile, some religious scholars consider the implementation of divine rulings and limits necessary for purging society of immoralities.

Abdul Rahman Abid, a religious scholar, stated: "These punishments are essential for the reform and peace of society. The Islamic ruler then examines which corruptions and destructions are more prevalent in society, prioritizes them, and takes measures to prevent them by determining appropriate punishments."

Another religious scholar, Hasibullah Hanafi, said: "Those responsible for implementing these rulings must have complete knowledge of religion, and the necessary conditions—especially the cases of criminals—should be thoroughly examined."

Previously, the Supreme Court had declared that it would not succumb to any pressure from the international community regarding the enforcement of Sharia rulings and urged the world to refrain from spreading negative propaganda about the implementation of Sharia laws in Afghanistan.