N.K.JAIN
Shri Iqbal – Appellant
Versus
His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mohd. Barhanuddin Saheb through his Attorney holders – Respondent
(2) The relevant history which is necessary to understand the controversy is that the parties belong to Dawoodi Bohra Community of Shia sect. The appellants are progressive Jamat. The parties to the suit are Shia Muslims in contract to Shunni Muslims. Shia are those Muslims who after the death of prophet Mohammed Saheb attached themselves with Ali, the son-in-law of the prophet, considering him to be the successor of the prophet Mohammed Saheb both in religious and spiritual matters, whereas Sunni Muslims believes that Abu Baker, the father-in-law of the prophet is the successor of the prophet Mohammed Saheb. Further Shia Muslims are divided into two sects known as Ismilia and Ishna Asharia. Dawoodi Bohras belongs to Ismilia. These sects are governed by their own law. The parties to the suit are Dawoodi Bohras and according to the p
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