Woman Faints After 140 Lash Sentence
- In Indonesia, a woman passed out after receiving 140 lashes as punishment for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol.
- As a result of the punishment, the woman lost consciousness and had to be taken to a hospital.
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In Indonesia, a woman passed out after receiving 140 lashes as punishment for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol. The sentence carried out in a public square is steadfast by Sharia, Islam’s legal system based on the Quran.
As a result of the punishment, the woman lost consciousness and had to be taken to a hospital. in addition to her, her partner received the same sentence.
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The case took place in Aceh, a Muslim-majority province where the code of conduct is adopted, and represents one of the most severe punishments since the laws were adopted more than two decades ago.
Sharia is known for carrying out severe penalties, including death by stoning in cases of adultery. As it derives from the interpretation of holy books, though, the application of the code may vary between Muslim states.
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In 2025, another case had repercussions in Aceh. At the time,two men were sentenced,one to 82 and the othre to 77 lashes,after being seen kissing. The practice of sexual acts between people of the same sex has been criminalized and punishable under the Islamic code in the province as 2015.

