Delhi High Court Permits 73-Yr-Old NDPS Convict To Travel Abroad For Performing Hajj, Says It Is Religious Duty Of Every Muslim
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Delhi High Court Permits 73-Yr-Old NDPS Convict To Travel Abroad For Performing Hajj, Says It Is Religious Duty Of Every Muslim

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The Delhi High Court has permitted a 73 year old man, convicted under the NDPS Act in 2010, to travel abroad for a month to Saudi Arabia for performing Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage. “The Hajj pilgrimage holds immense significance in the Islamic faith, representing one of the five pillars of Islam, and is a religious duty for every Muslim,” Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said. The court allowed the plea moved by Syed Abu Ala who was convicted for the offences under Section 29 read with Section 21 of the NDPS Act. Understanding the significance of the Hajj pilgrimage, this Court finds it imperative to facilitate and enable him to fulfill this religious duty,” the court said.

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Haj Pilgrimage Falls Within Ambit Of Religious Practice, Protected Under Article 25: Delhi High Court
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Haj Pilgrimage Falls Within Ambit Of Religious Practice, Protected Under Article 25: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Haj pilgrimage falls within the ambit of religious practice and is protected under Article 25 of the Constitution of India. “Haj Pilgrimage and the ceremonies involved therein fall within the ambit of a religious practice, which is protected by the Constitution of India. The court made the observations while hearing a batch …

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