Threats to former Judge condemned by Syedna’s office; Bombay Bar Association seeks probe
The office of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin has condemned threats and violence directed at retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel and his family. The threats follow a 2024 judgment regarding the leadership of the Dawoodi Bohra community, prompting the Bombay Bar Association to call for an investigation by Indian and UK authorities.
Why it matters
The intimidation of a former judge poses a significant threat to the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.
The office of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin has said that reports of violence, threats and intimidation directed at former Bombay High Court judge Justice Gautam Patel (retd.) and his family have left the community shocked. The statement, issued on Monday (June 8, 2026), condemned these acts and all forms of violence, threats and intimidation, stating that such actions are contrary to the community’s beliefs and values.
The article reports on a formal statement and the actions of a professional association without injecting editorial opinion.
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