List of 28 Legal Cases on Syedna Taher Saifuddin (RA) & Duration of Major Judgments
List Of 28 Cases on Syedna Taher Saifuddin R.a
Throughout the 20th century, the Dawat of Dawoodi Bohras faced numerous legal battles in India concerning religious identity, properties, trust matters, excommunications, and the rightful authority of the Dai al-Mutlaq. These cases were not just legal struggles—they were defining moments that strengthened the community’s internal structure and clarified the status of its leadership and institutions.
This blog presents a timeline of the most significant cases, some of which lasted decades and reached the highest courts of the land.
๐งพ Landmark Legal Cases with Timeline
Below is a chronological list of key court cases along with their duration:
| Case Name | Duration | Years Active |
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| Chanda Bhai Galla Case | 4 years | 1917 – 1921 |
| Narelwaari Qabrastan Case | 3 years | 1922 – 1925 |
| Wadhed Bhai Saheb Qabrastan Case | 24 years | 1923 – 1947 |
| Burhanpur Dargah Case | 22 years | 1925 – 1947 |
| Charni Road Sanatorium Case | 4 years | 1928 – 1932 |
| Moriswala Musafirkhana Case | 4 years | 1933 – 1937 |
| Surat Waqf Case | 7 years | 1935 – 1942 |
| Abdeali Fatema Nikah Case | 14 years | 1936 – 1950 |
๐️ Other Noteworthy Cases
In addition to the above, there are several other important legal disputes that shaped the course of Dawat’s institutional and spiritual independence. While specific timelines for these are not always recorded publicly, their impact remains significant.
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One Crore Rupees Case
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Hakimiyah Dargah Case
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Mullawahid BS Qabrastan Case
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Taiyebali Ibn Case
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Surat Markaz Dawat Case
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Abde Fatema Case
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Excommunication Case
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2 Lakh Case
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Ameenjee Saleh Taiyeb Case
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Fazlehusain Case
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80 Crore Case
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Musaji Case
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Salaam Case
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Yahya Case
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Muchala Case
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Malegaon Case
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Trust Case
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Aligarh Hostel Case
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Baigam Wari Case
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Haider Bagh Case
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Leaders Press Case
๐ Why These Cases Matter
These legal proceedings were not just about land or money—they were about:
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Protecting the independence and sanctity of the Dawat.
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Ensuring that waqf properties remained under religious authority.
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Defending the position of the Dai al-Mutlaq from false claimants or internal rebellion.
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Clarifying community laws on marriage, inheritance, and religious rights.
Many cases resulted in landmark judgments that reinforced the role of the Dai as the sole spiritual and temporal head of the community. They also protected key Dawoodi Bohra properties such as qabrastaan, musafirkhanas, sanatoriums, and dargahs.
๐ A Legacy of Resilience
Despite numerous challenges, the Dawat emerged stronger from each case. The leadership, through patience, documentation, and legal effort, safeguarded the values and heritage of this Fatemi tradition.
These cases serve as a reminder of how faith, leadership, and legal resilience can protect a legacy across generations.
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