A succession dispute before the Delhi High Court took a dramatic turn after Priya Sachdev Kapur opposed the forensic verification of the Will she relies on. The court also saw objections to a co-defendant’s attempt to amend statements after inconsistencies were exposed.
The Madras High Court rejected Nithyananda Swami’s petition challenging the appointment of Sri Harihara Sri Gnanasambanda Desiga Paramachariya Swamigal as the 293rd pontiff of Madurai Aadheenam. The court emphasized that the validity of the documents and appointment will be decided by the trial court based on merit and legal standards.
Mumbai: Today (23rd April): The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin as the 53rd religious leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, rejecting the opposition’s claim. The dispute, stemming from succession disagreements within the community, saw the court dismissing the claim made by Taher Fakhruddin, upholding Saifuddin’s position. This decision further solidifies the leadership structure within the community.