Court Judgements

Judgement No.1: For Akhbaris offering Eid Prayers at Ibadath Khana-e-Hussaini. 

Judgement No.2: For deletion of Maatam scene wrongly used in the Movie Ziddi. 

Judgement No.3: For payment of Khums money to the right person ie Akhbari.

Judgement No.4: For performing religious activities at Kohe Imam-e-Zamin(AS).


 

 

 

Court Judgement No.1

IN THE HIGH  COURT OF JUDICATURE ANDHRA PRADESH; AT HYDERABAD.          (SPECIAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION)

FRIDAY THE  TWENTYSIXTH  DAY OF  MARCH.
ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE

                                   PRESENT

 THE HON’BLE  MR. JUSTICE  S .R. NAYAK
 WRIT PETITION NO. 6162    OF 1999.

Between:

Anjuman-e-Alavi,
Shia Imamia  Ithna Ashari Akhbari,
Rep. By Syed Waheeduddin Hyder Jafry Akhbari

                                                                                 ………..Petitioner

                      AND

1.    Andhra Pradesh State Wakf Board. rep. by Its Chief Executive Officer, Syed Shah
Burhanuddin Quadri Garu, having its Office at Razak Manzil, Opp. Public Gardens,
Nampally, Hyderabad. 

2.   Ibadath Khana-e-Hussaini, Darul Shifa, Rep. By its Secretary of its managing committee, Baquar Ali Khan.

                                                                               …….Respondent.

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying  that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein  the High Court will be pleased to issue the order or direction more particularly in the nature of a  writ of ceritarary  directing the Respondent to permit the members of the petitioner’s community. Shia Imamia Ithna-e-Ashri Akhbari to perform the Eid  Prayers in congrigation on 29-3-99 and subsequent period led by Pesh-e-Namaz Moulana Syed  Riazuddin Hyder Jafri  Akhbari and daily obligatory prayers.

For the petitioner: Mr. M.A. Bari, Advocate
For the Respondents : Mr. A.M. Qureshi, S.C. for Wakf Board.
The Court at the stage of admission made the  following orders:-

SRNJ.

WRIT PETITION NO. 6162 of 1999.

Rule nisi. Sri A.M. Qureshi, standing counsel for Wakf Board to notice  for  the   Respondents.  Writ petition was heard finally with the consent of both the parties.

The petitioner  is an Association of the persons professing the faith of Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari  Akhbari  and they claim that the members of the petitioner Association have a right to offer prayers in the  Second Respondent-Institution.  So claiming, the petitioner Association has sought for a direction to the Respondents to  permit the members of the Petitioner  to  offer Eid prayers in the congregation on 29-3-1999 and also subsequent periods led by Pesh-e-Namaz Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Jaffery Akhbari and daily obligatory prayers.  The Writ petition is coming up before the court for hearing for admission as lunch motion today.

The Court has no time to call upon the other side to file their counter –Affidavits to meet the case of the petitioner.

However, I should state, in all fairness, the learned counsel for the Wakf  Board  had no objection to make some suitable arrangements for the members of the petitioner to visit the Second Respondent and to offer prayers on 29.3.1999.  It is also brought to my notice that in similar facts –situation  such arrangement was made  on earlier occasions.

In the result, I dispose of the writ petition directing the first respondent to allot a particular duration of time during which the members of the association led by Pesh-e-Namaz Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Jaffery Akhbari cam visit the Second Respondent institution and to offer Eid prayers in congregation on 29.3.1999. No costs.

     // TRUE COPY //                         Sd/- P.VANAKUMARI,

                                                                     ASST.REGISTRAR.

                                                                       Section Officer.

To

1.     The Chief Executive Officer, A.P. State Wakf Board,

Syed Shah Burhanuddin Quadri Garu, having its office at Razak Manzil, Opp, Public Gardens, Nampally, Hyderabad. 

2.     The Secretary of its managing Committee, Ibadath Khana-e-Hussaini, Darush Shifa, Baquer Ali Khan, Panjetan Colony, Darul Shifa, Hyderabad.

3.     2 CD copies.

 One  CC to Mr. M.A. Bari, Advocate/opuc/

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE: ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD.

(SPECIAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION)

FRIDAY THE TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF MARCH,

ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE.

 

PRESENT

 

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S. R. NAYAK.

WRIT PETITION MISSCELEANOUS PETITION No S.7961 & 7962 OF 1999.

 

BETWEEN

Ibadath Khana-E-Hussaini, DarulShifa,

Rep. by its secretary of its managing committee,

Baquar Ali Khan.

….Petitioner

Respondent No 2

In both petitions W.P. No 6162 / 1999.

AND

1. Anjuman-e-Alavi,

    Shia Imamiya Ithna-E-Ashari Akhbari,

    Rep. by Syed Waheeduddin Hyder Jafry Akhbari.

    S/o moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Jafry Akhbari,

   44 years R/o H No 22-3-885 Darul Shifa Hyderabad…  writ petitioner

in W.P. : 6162/99.

2        Andhra Pradesh State Wakf Board, rep. by its Chief Executive Officer,      Syed Shah Barhanuddin Quadri Garu, having its Office at

     Razak Manzil, opp Public Gardens, Nampally, Hyderabad.

Respondent No 1 in W.P. :6162/99 in both

 

 

W.P.M.P. No : 7961 / 1999:

Petition under order 9 rule 13 C.P.C., praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed therewith, the High court will be pleased to set aside the exparte order dated 26th March 1999 passed in W.P.:6162/99 on the the file of the Hon’ble Court.

 

W.P.M.P. No : 7962 / 1999:

Petition filed u/s 151 of CPC, praying the High Court to suspend the exparte order dated 26th March 1999 passed in W.P.:6162/99 on the file of this Hon’ble court.

 

The petition coming on for house motion for hearing upon pursuing the petition and the affidavit filed in support thereof and upon hearing the arguments of Mr M.V.S. Suresh Kumar , Advocate on behalf of the petitioner in W.P.M.P. No 7961 & 7962 of 99, and Mr A M Qureshi, standing counsel on behalf of the respondent no 2 in W.P.M.P No’s : 7961 and 7962/99 the court made the following order :-

 

ORDER :  ( Per the Hon’ble Mr S T Nayak Judge )

 

These applications are placed before me today at 3:45 pm as house-motion matter as directed by the Hon’ble chief justice.

 

Heard Sri M V S Suresh Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner herein, Sri M A Bari, learned counsel for the respondent no 1 and Sri A M Qureshi, learned standing counsel for wakf board.

 

The pleading filed before the court throw a controversy regarding the entitlement to offer prayers by the member of the writ-petitioner of the association led by pesh-e-namaz moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Jafri Akhbari. Article 226 proceeding is not an appropriate proceeding to decide this actual controversy. The writ petitioner has to work out appropriate remedy elsewhere.

 

I should state that, in all fairness, counsel appearing for all the parties have tentatively and as a stop-gap arrangements only for Eid-ul-Zuha to celebrate on 29th March 1999 agreed for the following arrangement :

 

In that view of the matter and in modification of the order of this court dated 26.3.99 in W.P.No 6162/99.

 

I directed that the members of the writ petitioners associations led by pesh-e-namaz moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Jafri Akhbari can visit the respondent no 2 ( in the main writ petition ) between 11 am to 12 noom on 29.3.99 and offer their prayer led by pesh-e-namaz moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Jafri Akhbari and they shall positively vacate at 12 noon.

 

All the contentions raised by the parties in their pleadings are kept opened to be agitated in appropriate legal proceedings. With these directions W.P.M.P’s stand disposed of.

 

 

//  TRUE COPY  //                                  Sd/-  D. LAKSHMINARAYANA

                                                          ASST. REGISTRAR

                                                          SECTION OFFICER

 

To 

1.     The Chief Executive Officer A P State Wakf Board, Syed Shah Barhanuddin Quadri garu, having its office at Razzaq Manzil opp Public Gardens Nampally Hyderabad.

2.     The Secretary of its managing committee Ibadath Khana-e-Hussaini, Baquar Ali Khan Panjetan Colony, Darul Shifa Hyderabad.

3.     1 CC to Mr M.V.S. Suresh Kumar Advocate     }

4.     1 CC to Mr M A Bari, Advocate.                  }    ( FREE OF COST )

5.     1 CC to Mr A M Qureshi Advocate,         }

6.     1 spare copy  


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Court Judgement No.2

MEMORANDUM OF WRIT PETITION  FILED UNDER  ARTICLE 226 OF

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE  OF ANDHRA PRADESH

AT  HYDERABAD.

W.P.NO. 7179  of  1997

Between:

Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari Akhbari 
Rep. By its Secretary, Syed Waheeduddin Hyder         ………Petitioner.
 

AND

The Union of India, represented by its
Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, 
Shastri Bhavan New  Delhi- 110001.                           ………….Respondents.

 AFFIDAVIT

I, Syed Waheeduddin Hyder S/o Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Qibla,

Aged 42 years, Occ: Business and Religious  affairs  R/o H.NO. 22-3/885, Darush Shifa Hyderabad, do hereby solemnly  and sincerely affirm and state as follows:-

  

1.   I am the Secretary of the   Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ashari
    
Akhbari (a register society under registration of societies act ) and
    
The petitioner herein  and as such well acquainted with the facts of    
     
the case. I am  filing this Writ petition by way of public interest

     
litigation.

2.   I, submit that the Shia Imamia  Ithna Ashari Akhbari is religious sect believing in the Imamath of Hazrath Husain (A.S.), the son of Hazrath Ali (A.S.) and the grand son  of Prophet Mohammed  (SWAS) as third Imam in the series and commemorate the “Martyrdom” of Hazrath Imam Hussain  (A.S.) and his 71 associates who were slain at Karbala in the year 61 Hijri corresponding to 680 A.D.  The Shia in general perform “Manjalis” and “Maatham” in order to symbolically  associate themselves both physically and spiritually with the suffering of Hazrath Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his great sacrifice to upholds the true principles of Islam on the battlefield of Karbala on 10th Mohurram  and to commemorate the same by inflecting injuries and  to shed  their own blood in “Maatham” the underline spirit  of the “Maatham” is to protest against the atrocities barbarism, aggression  and terrorism ordered by Yazid  and slaying the  72 Martyrs in Karbala and to condemn the said act of cruelty  and aggression and to inculcate the spirit of non-violence and peace among the people of the world.

3.   I, submit that the Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari Akhbari perform the “Maatham” as one of the articles of their faith in paying their humage and exhibiting their allegience to Hazrath Imam Hussain (A.S.) and Hazrath Zainab (A.S.), the sister of Hazrath  Imam Hussain (A.S.), who had herself commemorated  the Martyrdom of her brother and his associates  by holding a Manjlis and thereafter shedding her own blood.  

4.   I submit  that the Hindi Film “ZIDDI” which is going to be exhibited and  screened  in two Cinema theatres  Odeon and Tirumala of Hyderabad City  from 11th April 1997, Friday concludes with scene of the procession of “Maatham” with “Alams”. The Scene  exhibits the Azadars engaged in the “Maatham” by using “Zanjeer” (Chain) with blood  coming out of their  hacked bodies  while they  are raising slogans of “Hai Hussain” “Hai Hussain” meanwhile the “VILLAIN”  comes running and enter  the “Maatham” procession. Meanwhile the Hero of the Film comes chasing the Villain and snatches a “Zanjeer” from one of the “Maatham” processionists and makes a deadly assault with the “Zanjeer”(Iron Chain) against the "VILLAIN” who dies on the spot.  The Respondents No.3 and 4 are the producer and Director of the film, respondents No. 7 and 8 are the agencies releasing the said film, while the respondents No.5 and 6 are the exhibitors. 

5.   I, submit that the Scene is insulting and hurts the religious feelings of the Shia community and is likely to incite the people to indulge in commission of offences, as the result of the   provocation which   is likely to create law and order  situation under section 153  IPC. The Weapons use  for the “Maatham” are having a symbolic religious significance but the depiction of Murder committed by such a weapon gives an impression   that  Shias could use them against others in real life.  These is most shocking totally misleading and injurious to religious feelings of the Shia community. 

6.   I submit that Ist scene of the said Film “ ZIDDI” in  violative of articles 21 and 25 of the  constitution of India and malignantly and wantedly gives provocation to the religious feeling which is not considered by respondent NO.2.  

7.   I submit that I came to know that particulars of the above scene and its provocative defamatory and insulting nature from the stills exhibited at the theatres and thew trailers shown. 

8.   I submit  that there  is no other  effective and  effcacious  remedy available to the petitioner to invoke this extraordinary writ  jurisdication  under article 226 of the constitution of  the India. 

9.    It is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble court may be pleased to issue an order or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of prohibition or any appropriate writ or order directing the respondents to remove the part of the film “ZIDDI”, which exhibits the scene of the “Maatham” and “Alam” of the Shias and the Hero of the said film snatching away the “Zanjeer” from one of the persons engaged in the “Maatham” and killing the Villain by the said Weapon holding that it is violative of the section 5 (B) of the cinematography act. 1952, against the public order and likely to incite the people to indulge in the commission of offences and to create ill-feelings against the Shias and insulting the religious feelings of the Shias (Class of citizens of India) which is proposed to be  exhibited in the  theatres of the odeon 70 MM and Tirumala 70 MM Hyderabad  or any other theatre in India and to pass such  order or orders  as  this Hon'ble court may deem fit   and  proper in the interest of justice. 

10. It is  further prayed that this Hon’ble court may be pleased to stay of the  exhibition of the film “ZIDDI”  in the theatres ODEON 70 mm, TIRUMALA 70 mm, Hyderabad or any other theatre in India, until the disposal of the writ petition and to pass such order or orders as this Hon’ble court may be deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

                                                                                              DEPONENT

 

Sworn and signed on this 
Day 7th  April 1997.
Before me at Hyderabad.

Advocate / Hyderabad.

  

MEMORANDUM OF WRIT PETITION FILED UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.

 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD.

 W. P. No                      of 1997.

Between  :

 Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari Akhbari
(Registered society under the Societies Registered Act) 
represented by its secretary, Syed Waheeduddin Hyder 
S/o Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Qibla, aged 42 yrs,

Occ : Business, Religious affairs,

R/o H No 22-3-885, Darul Shifa, Hyderabad.               …….Petitioner

And

1.  The Union of India, represented by its secretary, 
    
Information and Broadcasting, 
     Shastri Bhavan New Delhi-110 001.

2.   Central Board of Film Certification,
Represented by its chairman, having its Regional 
Office at near Hotel Sarover, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad.

3.   Shri N.R. Pachisia, Film Producer, R/o Bombay.

4.   Shri Gudde Dhansa, Film Director, R/o Bombay.

5.   M/s Odeon 70mm theatre, R.T.C Cross Roads, 
Hyderabad, represented by its Manager.

6.   M/s Tirumala 70mm theatre, Chaderghat, Hyderbad.,
Represented by its Manager.

7.   M/s Sahayog Films Rep. By its propreitor,
Having its office at Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

8.   M/s Shakir Enterprises ( Motion Film distributors and 
exhibitors) Rep by its proprietor, having its office at
5-1-27, First Floor, Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

The address of the petitioner for the service of all the notices and process is C/o M/s M A Bari & K Venumadhav, Advocate H No 11-3-627 Mosque Road, Mallapally, Hyderabad.

The address of the respondents is as stated above.

For the reasons mentioned in the accompanying affidavit it is therefore prayed that this Hon’ble court may be pleased to issue an order or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of order directing the respondents to remove the part of the Film “ZIDDI”, Which exhibits the scene of the “ Maatham” and “Alams” of the shias and the Hero of the said film snatching away the “Zanjeer” from one of the persons engaged in the “Maatham” and killing the Villain of the Section 5(b) of the Cinematography Act, 1952, against the public order and likely to incite the people to indulge in the commission of offenses and to create feelings hatred against a community and the religious feelings of the Shias ( a class of the citizens of India ) proposed to be exhibited in the theaters of the twin cities including ODEON 70mm, Tirumala 70mm Hyderabad or any other theatre in India and to pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

 

Dated  :- 07-04-1997.

Place   :- Hyderabad.                      COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONER

 

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT

HYDERABAD.

( special original jurisdiction )

Thursday, the first day of May one thousand nine hundred and ninety seven.

PRESENT

The Hon’ble

    AND

The Hon’ble Mr Justice B K Somasekhara

Writ petition No 7179 of 1977.

Between

For CT and prayer vide separate sheet attached                Petitioner.

   AND

                                                                                      Respondent

Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit filed here in the High court will be pleased to

For Petitioner           :  Mr M A Bari  Advocate.

For the respondent 1:  Mrs A Chaya Devi, S.C. for ruling central govt.

For the respondent 3:  Mr. Venugopal Advocate.

For the respondent   :

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD

C.T. & Prayer W. P. No     7179  of 1997.

Between  :

 Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari Akhbari

(Registered society under the Societies Registered Act)

represented by its secretary, Syed Waheeduddin Hyder

S/o Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Qibla, aged 42 yrs,

Occ : Business, Religious affairs,

R/o H No 22-3-885, Darul Shifa, Hyderabad.               …….Petitioner

And

1.  The Union of India, represented by its secretary,
     Information and Broadcasting, Shastri Bhavan 
     New Delhi-110 001.

2. Central Board of Film Certification,
 Represented by its chairman, having its Regional 
Office at near Hotel Sarover, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad.

1.     Shri N.R. Pachisia, Film Producer, R/o Bombay.

2.     Shri Gudde Dhansa, Film Director, R/o Bombay.

3.     M/s Odeon 70mm theatre, R.T.C Cross Roads, Hyderabad, represented by its Manager.

4.     M/s Tirumala 70mm theatre, Chaderghat, Hyderbad.,
 Represented by its Manager.

5.     M/s Sahayog Films Rep. By its propreitor, Having its office at Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

6.     M/s Shakir Enterprises ( Motion Film distributors and exhibitors) Rep by its proprietor, having its office at 5-1-27, First Floor, Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

                                                                              ………Respondents

Issue an order or direction more particularly in the nature of writ of order directing the respondents to remove the part of the Film “ZIDDI” Which exhibits the scene of the ”Maatham” and “Alams” of the shias an d the Hero of the said film snatching away the “Zanjeer” from one of the persons engaged in the “Maatham” and killing the Villain of the section 5(b) of the Cinematography Act 1952, against the public order and likely to incite the people to indulge in the commission of offenses and to create feelings hatred against a community and the religious feelings of the Shias ( a class of the citizens of India ) proposed to be exhibited in the theatres of the twin cities including ODEON 70mm, Tirumala 70mm Hyderabad or any other theatre in India.

Dated   :- 07-04-1997

Place   :-  Hyderabad                       COUNSEL FOR THE PETITIONER.

WRIT PETITION NUMBER 7179 OF 1997
ORDER

The parties have filed compromise petitions of Execution recorded in open court.

Heard both the sides.

The petition is disposed of  in terms of the compromise petition.

                                               

                                                          Sd/-  K V Hanumantha Rao

                                                          ASSISTANT REGISTRAR.

                                                          TRUE COPY

                                                          SECTION OFFICER.

Encl:

Copy of compromise petition.
Addresses :

To

The Secretary,

1.     Union of India, information and broad casting, shastry bhavan New delhi.

2.     Central board of film certification chairman having its regional office at near Hotel Sarovar, Adarshnagar Hyd.

MEMORANDUM OF W.P. MISCELLANEOUS PETITION .

( Under Order 23, Rule 3 C.P.C. )

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE : ANDHRA PRADESH: HYDERABAD.

WPMP No .     of  1997   in 
W.P. No  7179 of  1997.

Between:

1.     Anjumane-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari Akhbari Registered Society under the societies registration Act, represented by its secretary Syed Waheeduddin Hyder S/o Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Qibla, aged 42 years, Occ: Business, Religious Affairs, R/o H No 22-3-885 Darul shifa Hyderabad.

2.     Shri N. R. Pachsia, Film Producer, Resident of Bombay.

-         and –

3.     Shri Gudde Dhansa, Film Director, R/o Bombay.

4.     M/s Odeon 70mm theatre, R.T.C Cross Roads, Hyderabad, represented by its Manager.

5.     M/s Tirumala 70mm theatre, Chaderghat, Hyderbad., Represented by its Manager.

6.     M/s Sahayog Films Rep. By its propreitor, Having its office at Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

7.     M/s Shakir Enterprises ( Motion Film distributors and exhibitors) Rep by its proprietor, having its office at 5-1-27, First Floor, Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

For the reasons stated in the accompanying terms of compromise, the petitioners pray that this  Hon’ble court may be pleased to record the terms of the compromise between the petitioners and pass such other and  further orders or order as this Hon’ble court may deem fit.

Hyderabad

Dt : 11-4-1997

Counsel for Petitioners.

District Hyderabad.

High Court : Hyderabad.

W.P.M.P. No         of  1997

                 In

W.P. No 7179  of  1997.

Petition filed on behalf of petitioners under Or. 23 Rule 3 C.P.C.

Filed on :    -4-1997.

Filed by:

M/s  M A Bari

         P. Venugopal  (1997)

 

Counsel for petitioners ( Writ Petr & 3rd Respdt. ).

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF ANDHRA PRADESH HYDERABAD.

W.P. No 7179  of  1997.

Between:

      Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna Ashari Akhbari 
(Registered society under the Societies Registered Act)
represented by its secretary, Syed Waheeduddin Hyder 
S/o Moulana Syed Riazuddin Hyder Qibla, aged 42 yrs,

Occ : Business, Religious affairs, 
R/o H No 22-3-885, Darul Shifa, Hyderabad.               …….Petitioner

And

1.  The Union of India, represented by its secretary,
     Information and Broadcasting, Shastri Bhavan 
     New Delhi-110 001.

2.  Central Board of Film Certification,
Represented by its chairman, having its Regional 
Office at near Hotel Sarover, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad.

3.     Shri N.R. Pachisia, Film Producer, R/o Bombay.

4.     Shri Gudde Dhansa, Film Director, R/o Bombay.

5.     M/s Odeon 70mm theatre, R.T.C Cross Roads, Hyderabad, represented by its Manager.

6.     M/s Tirumala 70mm theatre, Chaderghat, Hyderbad., Represented by its Manager.

7.     M/s Sahayog Films Rep. By its propreitor, Having its office at Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

8.     M/s Shakir Enterprises ( Motion Film distributors and exhibitors) Rep by its proprietor, having its office at 5-1-27, First Floor, Rashtrapati Road, Secunderabad.

                                                                   …..Respondents

Whereas after filing of the above writ petition and after service of telegraphic notice by this Hon’ble court on respondents 5 and 6, the Hindi Feature Film “ZIDDI” was shown by the respondent no. 7 i.e., the distributor of the said film for the Nizam Territory to the members of the petitioner society which was also seen by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner.

Whereas after seeing the above film, the Respondent no. 3 agreed to delete the scene of “Matham” of “Alams” and the scene where the Hero of the film kills the Villain with the weapon “Zanjeer” which is given by one of the persons engaged in the “Matham” in Part 16 of the Film in its territory and the petitioner and respondent no 3 compromised the matter on the following terms and conditions:

1.     The resondent no 3 agreed to delete the scene of the “Matham” and the “Alams” and the scene where the Hero of the film kills the Villain with the weapon “Zanjeer” which is given by one of the persons engaged in the “Matham” in part 16 of the film in all territories of India. However since about 250 release prints have been despatched to the respective distributors all over the country a few days ago and the film has also been released in many territories on 9.4.1997 and 10.4.1997 atleast two weeks time is given to the respondent no 3 to enable his editors to go to the individual theatres and delete the above said objectionable portion. The respondent no 3 shall not screen the said objectionable portion.

2.      The petitioner does not have any objection for screening of the rest of the complete hindi feature film “ZIDDI”.

3.     The petitioner and Respondent no 3 shall beast their own costs in this writ petition.

The petitioner and respondent no 3 pray this hon’ble court to record this compromise petition and close the writ petition against respondent no 3 and pass such further or other order or orders as this hon’ble court may deem fit.

 

( ATLURI VENKAT )               ( SYED WAHEEDUDDIN HYDER )

S/o A. Nageshwar Rao              writ petitioner

Power of Attorney Holder of

Sri N R PACHISIA Resptdt-3.

 

Counsel for respondent no 3                       Counsel for petitioner.

Hyderabad.  Dt 11-4-1997.

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Court Judgement No.3

IN THE COURT OF VI ASST.JUDGGE CITY CIVIL COURT AT HYDERABAD

O.S. 1781 OF 1995

BETWEEN :

 M. A Hafeez Khan Drawadi                                                       Plaintiff

And

1.     Syed Ghulam Hussain Raza Agha

2.     Syed Riazuddin Hyder                                   Defendant

Interpleader suit under 88 R/W under order 35 of CPC written Statement of the Defendant No. 2

1.                 Para one of brief facts of this case narrated by plaintiff shows that he has no accurate knowledge about the religious, pious and spiritual personalities of the Shias in the twin cities of Hyderabad who may be rightful claimant to collect the money of Khums ( Share of Imam), and need no reply.

2.                 In reply to para (2), The plaintiff stated that the Jafferi School of though into two main branches is not correct. This defendant submits that the Islam, Which was presented by Prophet Mohammed (S.A), was Tampered surfing the period. It was protected by 3rd Imam ( the successor of the prophet).

 

Imam Hussian (A.S) by not conferring the Yazid as Khalifa (successor of Prophet Mohammed) in 61H/680 AD. It was the same slam which consists Quran and tradition and not Usuli Islam (Ijtehad) Again it was tampered as per the Whrims and fancy of Kalifa and Mujtahids. Because of this the number of school/sect came into existence. The origin Islam was again presented by the 6th Imam (5th successor of Prophet), Imam Jaffer Sadiq (A.S). Therefore the followers 12 Imams were also called Jafferi same followers were also called Akhbari as they have not deviated in any manner from the teachings of 12 Imams.

(a)              Shia: According to shi`is belief, the Hazrath Ali (A.S) position is confirmed by Prophet Mohammed (S.A) as his immediate successor as he was nominated by Almighty. They are divided in different sects like Zaidis, Ismailis, IthnaAshari(twelver)

(b)             Itna Ashari: Those people who accepts the 12 infallible imams first Imam being Hazrath Ali (A.S) nominated by Almighty. This sect during the period is further divided into two sub sect, Akhabari and Usooli on the basis of sources of Islamic law & Beliefs.

(c)              Akhbari : prophet means messenger who give the message /Akhbar (Akhbar means traditions) they believe that complete religion is encompassed or covered by quran and traditions only which were narrated or confirmed by 14 infalliables ( Prophet Mohammed (S.A) hazrath Fatima A.S and 12 Imams A.S

 

The Akhbari rely on four books tradition and regard those book as canonical. They are (1) Al Kafi fi Ilm ad Din (2) Man la Yahzuruhu-al-Fagih (3) Al-Istibsar (4) Tahzib al Ahkam. In addition to these books like Al-wafi, Ahkamul-Aimma, Wasail-ush-Shia are also relevent traditions books for them.

 

Infact, the Akhbari stream of thoughts faith, jurisprudence and concept regarding religion are the same as in the period of prophet and Imam (A.S.) and never accepted and regarded any new concept from any non-infallible person either in faith or in jurisprudence.

 

The Akhbaris are also called Imamiya & Jafferi on the basis of belief and obey to 14 Infallibles ( Refer Nahjil Balaga & Fi Sabilil Wahadatil Islamia) The D-2 belong to Akhbari Sect.

 

USULI : They believe that sources of Islam are 4 (1) Quran (2) Tradition (3) Ijma (Consensus)  (4) Intellect.  They accept 12  Infallible Imams but refer to Mujtahid Marja-e-Taqleed who use all the 4 sources of Islam liberally & have no limits for all activities of life.

 

The Ijtehad may be defined as the process of arriving at judgements on points of religious law using reasons & the principles of jurisprudence (Usual at figh) (Ref An Introduction to Shi’i Islam 186). Naib ul Imam Ayatulla Khaminai stated that a student can become mujtahid without going through Quran at all. Further he said that they are not aware of traditions (Refer Sada-e-Jaffaria dt 1-3-1992).

 

Naturally, the differences developed between Akhbaris and Usulis concept

During the period., Further the Usoolis had differences among Mujtahids (Fatawas) even during the same period. (Refer Sermon no 18 of Nahjul Balaga). One Mujtahid can not reject other mujtahid’s Fatwa inspite of having contrary opinion. Further followers (Muqallid) is not permitted to ask the evidence from Mujtahid.

 

Similarly the differences were developed between Akhbari & Usooli concept and law.

 

Mohammad Baqir Ibne Mohammad Akmal Bihbahani (1706/1118 to 1792/1207 AD) is considered to be the founder of Usooli school. Wahid Bihbahani brought the threat of takfir (condemn as an infide) into the central field of theology and jurisprudence, where previously only ikhtilaf (difference of opinion) (between Usooli and Akhbari) had existed.  (An Introduction to Shi’i Islam p.128). This attitude changed the Shia Usuli world radically (i.e., declaring the akhbari are infidels) which immediately divided the Usuli sect into two groups, mujtahid (who can have their own independent judgement) and Muqallid (who had to follow the rulings of mujtahid). One result of this division made Usooli (General Public) to fall sharply in the hierarchy of mujtahid.  This lead to the development of concept of Marja-e-Taqlid (reference point for amulation) and frequent reference to him as Naib al Imam (Deputy of the Imam) (Ref An Introduction of shii Islam p.204 & 140).

 

The Usuli had no definite and confirm books of traditions.  The rely on mujtahids Fatwa (opinion). They consider all the book of traditions as probable valid (Zanni-ud-dalala).

All these concept of Usuli Shia Ijtehad, Mujtahid, Taqleed ( following the opinion of non-infallible scholars), Naib al Imam ( Deputy of Imam who is non-infallible) are developed during the late 18th & early 19th century and Akhbari rejects these concepts are contrary to Quran & Traditions the D-1 belongs to Usuli sect.  In 1200/1785, the Moulana Sayyid Dildar Ali Naseerabadi (1166/1752 to 1215/1820 became the first Indian to return to India as recognized Mujtahid.  (An introduction to the Shi’i Islam p.145).

Difference between Usooli & Akhbari It is submitted briefly as follows: -

          Usooli School                

Akhbari School

(i).  On the sources of Doctrine & Law

 

 

1. The Usooli accept four sources of

authority is a matter of doctrine and law: the Quran, the Sunnah, Consesus and the intellect.

 

(ii)               Accept and use the lateral meaning of the Quran and the tradition claiming that it is possible to know the meaning of these through the use of the intellect.

(iii)             Consider the four canonical books of traditions (mentioned in Akhbari Heading) to contain many unreliable traditions.

(iv)             Divide the traditions in different categories like Sahih (Correct), hasan (Good), mutawatir (Successive), muwaththaq (trustworthy), daif (weak) etc.

 

 

(B)    On the principles of     

          Jurisprudence

 

(i)                The Usooli accept Ijtehad.

 

(ii)              Consider that the decisions can be given on the basis of Zan  (Valid conjecture) achieved through Ijtehad in case where certain knowledge from an explicit text in the Quran and or traditions is not available.

 

(iii)            Consider that knowledge was only obtinal be directly from the Imams (A.S) by those who were in their presence and so, during the occultation, it is necessary to resort to Ijtehad and fatwas (legal decisions) can only be issued through use of this.

(iv)            Act on the basis of freedom and the permissibility of all actions if there is no clear text against it.

 

(C)     On the position of Fagih (Jurist)

 

 

(i)                The Usoolis divide men into two groups: mujtahid and muqallid (follower of mujtahid).

 

 

 

(ii)              Forbid following (taqlid) a dead marja.

 

 

(iii)            Consider it obligatory to obey a mujtahid as much as is if it is to obey the Imam (A.S) and

(iv)            Consider that the use of Ijtehad will result in a (heavenly) reward even if the decision is incorrect.

(v)              Through the use of Ijtehad, mujtahid can give a judgement on virtually any subject.

 

 

(vi)            They accept the Naib-al-Imam

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  The Akhbari only accept the first two (Quran & Sunnah) (Refer Hadith-e-Thaqalayn)

         

 

Consider that the Quran and traditions can only be understood where there meaning has been made explicit by the commentary of the Imam.  (Quran 3:7)

 

Consider the four books to b reliable.

 

 

 

 

Recognize only two categories Sahih (correct) and Mouzua (forged).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The akhbari reject Ijtehad.

 

 

Consider that decisions can be given where there is certain knowledge through a relevant tradition from the Imam (A.S) or Prophet (S.A).

 

 

 

 

Consider it obligatory to refer to the Imams (A.S) even if through an inter-mediations and that these have general applicability and that fatwas can only be issued on the basis of relevant Traditions.

 

 

 

Consider in cases where there is no clear text, caution must be exercised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The akhbaris hold that all men are muqallid (followers) to the Imam (A.S) through relevant narrator/transmitters [Refer letter of 12th Imam (A.S)] and it is not permissible to turn to a mujtahid.

 

Allow use of the decision of a dead jurist.  If it is supported by Quran and Traditions.

 

Reject this; and

 

 

Consider that issuing of a decree except on the basis of reliable and explicit tradition is blameworthy.

 

The field of doctrines & Jurisprudence is restricted to only those areas in which there is an explicit traditions.

 

They negate the concept.

 

3.                 In reply to Para 3, plaintiff states that a Shia Syeda Sydanis woman sent to the plaintiff an amount of Rs 1400/- being the Khums Sahm-Iman (Share of Imam) and directed to pay the same to a competent and rightful. Thus it shall be paid to any deserving sadaat who believe and follow 12 infallible Imams (A.S.) The legal concept of Khums is stated as follows :-

 

Khums (means one fifth):-This is levied by Shiis on 1/5th of net income ( after paying all expenses). This tax is to be paid to the Prophet, Imam and his family or his proginy (who are orphans, the needy and travellers is exhausted) known as Sadaat who have faith on 12 Imams (A.S.) and follow them.

 

Half of the Khums is to be paid to sadaat and rest half of the khums to be paid to Prophet or Imam (A.S.). As they are not physically present among us, Prophet Mohammad (A.S.) Hazrath Ali (A.S.) and 12th Imam (A.S.) permitted the Khums payee to disburse their share to those sadaat who have faith on 12 Imams (A.S.) and obey them. (If they are needy) (refer Athar-e-Hyderi and Biharul Anwar vol XIII Bidayatul Hidaya).

 

In Usuli sect, Marjae-taqleed (reference point of emulation) collects the share of Imam (Khums) compulsory, directly or through their nominated agents, and consider themselves as authority.  Their rule of collecting the khums (share of Imam) and authority can not be substantiated by Quran or relevant traditions. Their role is nothing but  self styled and arbitrary.  Precisely Abbas Mirza, King of Iran turned towards ulama and obtained from shaikh jaffar al kashiful ghita with others a declaration of Jahad (Holy war) against Russia. Kashiful Ghita used this opportunity and started collecting the religious tax of khums. (An introduction to shii islam p-191).

 

Thus as per the command and permission of Imam (A.S.) the share of Imam (A.S.) must be paid to sadaat only.  No special designation or qualification or such things are required or to be enquired.  And neither it is mentioned in Quran or traditions.

 

Khums cannot be utilised for any other purpose like charity, school fee, school building, medicines, etc, other than payment to “Sadaat” the payment of khums to sadaat shall be to the extent which may suffice for his annual essential requirements.

 

4.                 In reply to Para 4, it is again submitted that the khums to be paid to only sadaat as per Imam’s (A.S.) order an Quranic verses (8:41) The Usuli sect had propogated against Quran & traditions that the khums (share of Imam) shall be compulsory paid to Marja-e-Taqlid or his nominated agents (refer practical law of islam) by wrong propagation of fatwas by usuli, khums were paid to marje-e-taqleed shaikh mohammad araki in his period who was not a sadaat.  Further it is submitted that the big titles and appellations or having the number of fans had nothing to do with the khums as per Quran and traditions.  Thus the Usuli school had deviated from the part of Quran and tradition and relevant tradition in this regard also.

 

5.                 In reply to Para 5, the D1 is of view that Ijtehad is a recognised principle of jurisprudence right from the day of the ghaibat of 12th Imam (A.S.) is certainly against fact.  The Ijtehad is shi’i world never introduced before 7th century of Hijra (i.e. 600 yrs after the death of Prophet Mohammad (A.S.) and 300 yrs after the ghaibat or occulation of 12th Imam (A.S) (refer raies-o-peshwa-e-mazhab Imam-e-Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S) and Ijtehad-o-Taqleed by moulana Zeeshan Hyder Jawwadi).

 

Further, it is stated that D1 is an authority and rightful claimant to collect the khums and he is authority to control wakf and other matters touching shia religion, In this regard, it is submitted that it is an allegation as it is not supported by Quran or traditions. The system of khums as per Quran and traditions are already mentioned above. The wakf order are mentioned in their respective wakf deed. Nobody can interfere or control if it is not mentioned clearly in wakf deed. Thus, as regards to para 5 the alleged inquiry of plaintiff to this defendant on 24.04.1995 are denied as it is not true in this regard.

 

It may not be out of place to mention that the akhbari while challenging the constitution of wakf board by the govt of andhra pradesh in G.O. Ms no 74 have challenged the said constitution on the ground that most of the properties belongs to akhbari sect, and none of the members nominated by the govt from the community of Akhbari and all of them were Usuli. Hon’ble Justice Motilal B Naik while disposing of W.P.No 16122  and 16111 of 94 through a common order dated 10-4-1995 held that the akhbari should also be given due representation in the board, if a fresh board is constituted by the govt, the appointment of all the members including the shia members were quashed by on said judgement.

 

6.                 The contents of para 6 is inaguagary, atleast regarding D2 who is strict follower of Quran and tradition. Further it is submitted that this Hon’ble court is neither competent nor entitled to adjudicate in manner which will compel by shia member to give the khums to any particular religious head.  Further any such order will be incapable of being enforced and will be illegal.  This defendant had not appeared to claim the khums but to present the fact mentioned in Quran and tradition. So that the Hon’ble judge may not be misguided by false stories.

 

 

7.                 As regards  para 7, it is denied that any of the sympathisers of this defendant even approached the plaintiff and canvas in the favour of this defendant the allegation of the contrary are not only false but also bring down the dignity and position of the defendant in the eyes of public at large and the shia community particular. The allegations are invited to create an imaginary dispute and to confers jurisdication to this Hon’ble court. This defendant further submitted that this court is not competent to judge the religious merit or superiority one over another which is a matter of faith.  Lastly it is once again submitted the Akhbaris doctrine, law and jurisprudence are that same as 12th Imam (A.S) narrated which is also known as Jaferi school of thoughts. Where as the usuli law and jurisprudence varies from time to time and one mujtahid to another.

 

8.                 In reply to para 9 to 13, it is submitted that there are formal and need not be transferred by the defendant No (2).

 

It is that the plaintiff of this suit claimed himself to be a journalist that infact he is playing in the hands of usuli elements, who wants to create unhealthy and disreputive atmosphere among shia and it differ the defendant no 2 and Akhbari sect specially that suit is failed and questioned which are the matters of the faith and should justicable by court. Infact, the plaintiff could have referred authentic books and to have the answer to the question of khums, which is clearly discussed in the books to traditions and no opinion of the court needed to be expressed through interpleader suit.

 

It is prayed suit of the plaintiff may be dismissed with exemplary cost of the status of the defendant no (2).

 

Defendant no (2).

 

Defendant no (2) verified the contents of para no 1 to 8 of the W.S. to be true and correct to the best of his knowledge and believe this day of 15-12-1995 at Hyderabad.

 

Defendant no (2).

 

 

IN THE COURT OF VI th ASST. JUDGE CITY CIVIL COURT HYDERABAD.

 

O.S. 1781 of 315

BETWEEN

HAFEEZ KHAN DRAWADI

And

1.     SYED GULAM HUSSAIN.

2.     SYED RIYAZUDDIN HYDER.

 

W.S. OF Deft. No 2.

Revised Copy

Raza Ali.

 

Filed by  M A BARI, Advocate.

IN THE COURT OF VI th ASST. JUDGE CITY CIVIL COURT HYDERABAD.

 

DATED THIS THE 28 DAY OF JAN 1998

 

PRESENT : SRI C SYAMSUNDER., M.Com, LLB.,

VI Jr Civil Judge.

 

O. S. No 1781 of  1995

 

Between

 

HAFEEZ KHAN DRAWADI

…PLAINTIFF

And

 

1.     SYED GULAM HUSSAIN.

2.     SYED RIYAZUDDIN HYDER.

…DEFENDANTS

 

          This suit is coming on this day before me for final hearing in the presence of Sri. G Shankar counsel for the Plaintiff, this court delivered the following :

 

J U D G E M E N T

 

Advocate for plaintiff called absent. No representation at 1 p.m. hence the suit is dismissed for default,

 

 

Written and pronounced in open court this the 28th day of January 1990.

 

VI JR CIVIL JUDGE

CITY CIVIL COURT, HYD.

 

APPENDIX OF EVIDENCE

 

For Plaintiff                                                                        For Defendant

Exhibits marked

IN THE COURT OF THE VI JR. CIVIL COURT : AT HYDERABAD. 

Dated this the 1st day of September, 1998. 

PRESENT : SRI C. SYAMSUNDER., M.Com LLB.,  VI Jr Civil Judge

I.                    A. No 795 of 1998 in O.S. 1781/1995 

Between : 

Syed Asad Hyder Abedi Akhbari s/o

Late Syed Hyder Ali Khan Abedi Akhbari

Aged about 38 yrs, R/o House no 22-7-543

Mandi Mir Alam Lohe ki Kaman, Hyderabad.

….Petitioner/ 3rd Party

A N D

2. M. A. Hafeez Akhan Drawadi s/o

M. A. Qayyum khan, aged 55 yrs

Occ : Religious Preacher, r/o no 22-1-761

Noor khan bazaar, Hyd.

…Respondent / Pltf.

 

3. Syed Riazuddin Hyder s/o

Syed Waheeduddin Hyder aged 60 yrs

R/o H No 22-3-885 Darushifa, Hyderabad.

…Respondents / Defdts.

Petition filed under sec 151 CPC praying the Hon’ble court may be pleased to direct the payment of Rs 1400/- deposited by the respondent no 1 / plaintiff in the above suit.

--::--

This Petition is coming on this day before me for hearing in the presence of Sri M A Bari and K Venu Madhav counsels for the Petitioner / 3rd party and of Sri Qualed S Quareshi counsel for the respondent no 1 and has given consent by respondent no 3, this court made the following :

O R D E R

Plaintiff counsel present and reported no objection for allowing this petition.  Other respondents called absent.  Hence this petition is allowed.

Written and pronounced in open court this the 1st day of September 1998.

VI JR CIVIL JUDGE.

CITY CIVIL COURT : AT HYD.

   
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Court Judgement No.4

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH.

AT HYDERABAD.

(SPECIAL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION)

Friday the Thirteenth day of December 1996.

P R E S E N T

 

The Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Sudershan Reddy.

WRIT PETITION NO 6693 OF 1996.

Between

1. Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna-e-Ashari Akhbari

( Regd. Society) represented through its secretary

Syed Waheeduddin Hyder.

( Petitioner)

2. Syed Sajeed Razvi

and

3. Andhra Pradesh Wakf Board, Razak Manzil

Opp Public Gardens, Nampally Hyderabad, through its secretary.

( Respondent)

Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in  the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleaded to  “ I saw a writ of mandamus or any other writ or writs appropriate in the circumstances of the case against the respondent directing them to allow the petitioners to offer religious prayers, jashan or other religious ceremonies on 6th of shaban, 12th Ziquad and so on of each and every year and majalis of every month second Thursday of every year and make arrangements of food and etc.,

 

For the Petitioner :  Sri K A Ramarao Advcate.

For the respondent : Sri M A Bari

The court made the following :

ORAL ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondent.

In the instant writ petition, the petitioner prays for an appropriate writ or direction, particularly on e tin the nature of mandamus, directing the respondent herein to allow the petitioners herein to offer religious prayers or other religious ceremonies on 6th of Shaban, 12th Ziquad and so on of each and every year and make arrangements of food, etc.,

The Petitioner is herein the secretary of Anjuman-e-Alavi Shia Imamia Ithna-e-Ashari Akhbari (Regd Society). It is stated that the petitioner society is formed to cater the religious needs of akhbari shia sect of Hyderabad ( twin cities) Shia Muslim. In Shia community there are two sub-sects (1) Akhbari and (2) usuli and the petitioner society belongs to the main group akhbari shia sect.  It is stated that the respondent statutory body used to arrange a function on 12th zequad at kohe Imame Zamin darga at tirumalgarry to celebrate the birthday of holy eighth imam. As per the practice the respondent use to sent a requesting letter to the petitioner akhbari sect to participate in the function and present the religious oration (najrane aquidath).  For this function, the respondent used to arrange food and transportation to the devotee and other presentations to be presented to the poets and scholars and for the aforesaid purpose the respondent used to allot different timings to the akhbari and usuli sect.

It is complained that all of a sudden without any reason the respondent body had stopped this practice of inviting the petitioner and allot separate timings and making necessary arrangements for the function. Hence this writ petition, in the counter affidavit filed by the respondent wakf board it is submitted that practically almost all the averments made in the affidavit are admitted and it is stated that the board arranges special transportation for the devotees to attend special function at tirumalgarry.  The poets of both sects are notified to pay their homage and food and transportation is also arranged. Infact a memorandum dated 12-11-1995 is already issued by the respondent wakf board allotting timings from 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm to the petitioners sect and different timing is allotted to the usuli sect of shia community. It is thus obvious that the resondent wakf board has practically conceded the request of the petitioner and in such a view of the matter there is no need to adjudicate the writ petition on merits.

However the statement made on oath by the respondent board is recorded and made part of the record and consequently the wakf board is directed to provide an opportunity to the petitioner to offer religious prayers, jashan and other religious ceremonies every year on 6th of shaban 12th Ziquad and undertaken by them in the counter affidavit such facility shall be extended and given by the respondent board every year.

The writ petition is accordingly disposed of directing the board to discharge its statutory obligation in terms of the aforesaid directions.  No Costs.

 

Sd/-  K V Hanumantha Rao

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

High Court of Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD.

 

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