The Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, confirming his status as the 53rd Dai-al-Mutlaq, the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community. The court, after a decade-long legal dispute, dismissed the claim of Taher Fakhruddin, who contested Saifuddin’s position. The community expressed satisfaction with the verdict, which rejected allegations against Saifuddin’s appointment. The ruling reinforces the faith of the Dawoodi Bohra community in the Indian judiciary’s support for their long-standing beliefs and practices.
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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 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.