‘Mahkamat ul-Mazalim’ alone decides whether the situation of the Khaleefah had changed in a way which had taken him out of the post of Khilafah or not. It is the only body with mandatory power to remove or caution him.

Any matter for which the Khaleefah has to be removed or his removal becomes necessary is known as a Mazlema (an act of injustice) and it should be removed. The matter, however, should be investigated and evidence provided as the Mazlema must be proved before a judge.

The court of unjust acts (Mahkamat ul-Mazalim) is the body that rules over any complaints (Mazalim) received. Its judge is the person entitled to prove its occurrence and to decide upon it. However, if such a situation did arise and as a result the Khaleefah stepped down, this would be the end of the matter. If, however, the Muslims thought that He should be removed and the Khaleefah disputed with them, the matter would be referred to the judiciary to be settled, for Allah (swt) says:

“If you dispute together about any matter, refer it to Allah and His Messenger.” [TMQ An-Nisa: 59]

In other words, if the Ummah disputed with those in authority, this dispute would be between the ruler and the Ummah. Referring the dispute to Allah and the Messenger, means referring it to the judiciary, that is to the court of unjust acts.