What is the court's ruling in the case of a married man secluded with a girl in a remote area, where he was caught with her underwear removed, but the act of adultery was not completed, and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution?
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"Preludes to zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) necessitate discretionary punishment (ta'zir) based on the ruler's (independent reasoning). It has also been said that ten lashes are due for seclusion without actual zina. The ultimate arbiter in these matters is the court. A (religious edict) is of no benefit once the matter has been referred to the Sharia judge."
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