The Court of Appeal was merely absolving themselves from responsibility when they decided to hand over jurisdiction of M Indira Gandhi's case to the syariah courts, said Islamic Renaissance Front (IRF) director Ahmad Farouk Musa.

"By pushing the ball back to the syariah courts, they are saying they absolve themselves from being drawn into this battle," he told Malaysiakini today.

Ahmad Farouk added that he is very sad with the court's decision because it seems like they "do not have the spine" to stand up for what is impartial and just.