ANJUMAN K. HUJJAJ vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court examined the Haj Committee Act, 1959, which replaced the Port Haj Committee Act, 1932, to manage pilgrim traffic effectively. The Court held that the Act's provisions, including the definitions of 'Committee', 'Pilgrim', and 'Pilgrim ship' under Sections 2(a), 2(b), and 2(c), are valid and serve the purpose of representing the interests of Haj pilgrims. The composition of the Haj Committee as outlined in Section 4 was upheld, affirming the need for a representative body to facilitate the pilgrimage process.