Supreme Court of India · 2008-05-16
FAQRUDDIN (D) TH.LRS. vs TAJUDDIN (D) TH.LRS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2006/31970
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- FAQRUDDIN (D) TH.LRS.
- Respondent
- TAJUDDIN (D) TH.LRS.
- Author
- S.B. SINHA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the dispute over the title and management of a Dargah, emphasizing the importance of customary practices in determining the rightful Sajjadanashin. The Court held that the nomination of Sajjadanashin must adhere to established customs, and the prior judgments regarding the succession were upheld. The appeal by the defendants-appellants was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to recognize the respondent's claim to the title and management of the Dargah.