Threats to former Choose condemned by Syedna’s workplace; Bombay Bar Affiliation seeks probe

The workplace of Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin has mentioned that stories of violence, threats and intimidation directed at former Bombay Excessive Courtroom decide Justice Gautam Patel (retd.) and his household have left the neighborhood shocked. The assertion, issued on Monday (June 8, 2026), condemned these acts and all types of violence, threats and intimidation, stating that such actions are opposite to the neighborhood’s beliefs and values.

Justice Patel and his household have confronted risk letters and a bodily assault over ten months following a judgment delivered on April 23, 2024, which held Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin because the rightful non secular head of the Dawoodi Bohra neighborhood. The Bombay Bar Affiliation has now referred to as for a radical investigation and urged the Ministry of Exterior Affairs to take up the matter with authorities in England.

The assertion from Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin’s workplace mentioned the Dawoodi Bohra neighborhood, below his management, is rooted in peace, tolerance and respect for the rule of regulation. It famous that the proceedings earlier than the Bombay Excessive Courtroom had been performed with dignity and rigour and in accordance with judicial requirements. The rule of regulation should be revered, and any try and intimidate the judiciary is unacceptable, the assertion added.

“Authorities in India and the UK are seized of the matter and are working to make sure security and hint the perpetrators,” the assertion mentioned. Members of the neighborhood have been suggested to assist the authorities. The neighborhood will proceed to face for peace, lawful conduct and the sanctity of the judicial course of, the assertion concluded.

In response to stories, Justice Patel’s spouse obtained risk letters in Mumbai. His daughter, Aditi Patel, obtained related letters in London. The letters warned of penalties if Justice Patel didn’t retract his judgment by means of a YouTube video. Aditi Patel was additionally reportedly attacked by a masked individual on a London road.

The Bombay Bar Affiliation, by means of its president and senior advocate Nitin Thakker, recorded its condemnation of any try and threaten, intimidate, harass, assault or goal a Choose or a Choose’s members of the family on account of judicial capabilities. The affiliation famous that stories of bodily harm to a member of the family made the matter significantly disturbing and required the eye of authorities.

The Bombay Bar Affiliation acknowledged that violence or threats of violence towards Judges or their households strike at judicial independence and represent an assault on the rule of regulation. Such conduct will not be solely an assault on a person Choose but additionally on the establishment of the judiciary and the constitutional promise that disputes shall be resolved by courts with out concern, favour, affection or ill-will, the affiliation mentioned.

In a constitutional democracy ruled by the rule of regulation, judicial choices could also be questioned, criticised and challenged solely by means of lawful and constitutional means, together with appellate cures, the affiliation added. Resort to threats, intimidation, coercion or violence towards judges or their households has no place in a civilised society and can’t be tolerated.

The Bombay Bar Affiliation expressed its solidarity with Justice Patel and his household and reaffirmed its dedication to judicial independence, the dignity of courts and the rule of regulation. The affiliation referred to as upon the involved authorities to conduct a immediate, thorough and efficient investigation into the incidents and to make sure that all individuals accountable are recognized, apprehended and prosecuted. It additionally referred to as upon the Ministry of Exterior Affairs to take all obligatory steps and take up the matter with authorities in England to make sure the protection of Justice Patel’s household.