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The Bombay High Court has dismissed a case challenging Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin’s designation as leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community. The case, initially brought by Khuzaima Qutbuddin and later taken over by his son Taher Fakhruddin, claimed that Qutbuddin had been secretly anointed as the successor to the previous leader, Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin. Saifuddin maintains that he was given the nass, or conferment of succession, in 2011. The court’s decision focused on the issue of proof rather than faith, and Justice Gautam Patel emphasized his neutrality in order to minimize disruptions within the community.

The Bombay High Court ruled that public sector banks do not have the authority to issue ‘Look Out Circulars’ (LOCs) against Indians and foreigners based on the central government’s office memoranda. The court deemed the delegation of authority to bank managers as arbitrary, while acknowledging that the memoranda themselves are not unconstitutional. The ruling clarified that this decision does not affect existing travel restrictions issued by tribunals or criminal courts.

The Bombay High Court has rejected a legal challenge to the appointment of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, emphasising the need for evidence over matters of faith. The suit, filed in 2014, had sought to invalidate Saifuddin’s appointment and prevent him from carrying out his responsibilities as Syedna. However, the court dismissed the suit, stating that it had made its decision based solely on the evidence presented and not on religious faith.

The Bombay High Court has dismissed the Dawoodi Bohra succession suit, brought forth by late Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin and continued by his son Syedna Taher Fakhruddin. The court has concluded that Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin successfully demonstrated his valid appointment as the 53rd Dai Al-Mutlaq by the 52nd Dai.

The Bombay High Court has upheld Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin’s position as the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community after a decade-long legal challenge by his challenger, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin. Justice Gautam S Patel ruled that Fakhruddin failed to prove a valid claim to succession through ‘nass’ and that the nass conferred on Saifuddin in 1965 remained valid. The court also held that the suit was maintainable and that the plaintiff could not prove whether nass once conferred could be retracted or superseded.

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as the 53rd Syedna of the Dawoodi Bohra community. The court ruled that the challenger, Syedna Taher Fakhruddin, had not provided sufficient proof to support his claim that his uncle was fraudulently appointed. The court emphasized that its decision was based on the issue of proof and did not involve matters of faith.

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a suit challenging Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin’s position as the 53rd religious leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community. The court dismissed his nephew Taher Fakhruddin’s claim, upholding Saifuddin’s position as the legitimate leader of the community.

The Bombay High Court has announced plans to establish a crèche/daycare facility for its staffers and advocates. The creche will cater to children aged one to eight years and will provide a secure and accessible space for young parents to leave their children while working. The facility will include various amenities and qualified staff to ensure the well-being of the children.

The Bombay High Court has questioned the Mumbai Police’s investigation into the murder of former Shiv Sena corporator Abhishek Ghosalkar. The court has ordered the police to submit Call Data Records (CDRs), CCTV footage, and details of the investigation’s progress.