Alnaz Jiwa Not Guilty

My criminal trial had taken place over four days in March of this year and the Judgement was today.

Six witnesses testified against me. Although two witnesses (in addition to me) were to testify on my behalf, after hearing the contradictory evidence against me, I alone testified in my defense.

The trial judge held today, after reading his judgment for about 35 to 40 minutes, that I was not guilty. He essentially rejected all of the witnesses’ evidence respecting the incident that happened in Unionville JK, going over in details the evidence given by the witnesses.

I have ordered transcript of the reasons, which I hope, this site will post after I get it.

All I can say is a very heartfelt to all of my supporters and Ameen to all of the prayers offered for me.

Alnaz Jiwa

“A-421-11″
“NAGIB TAJDIN v. HIS HIGHNESS PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN”

http://cas-ncr-nter03.cas-satj.gc.ca/IndexingQueries/infp_RE_info_e.php?court_no=A-421-11

Specifically:

#14 – Memorandum of fact and law on behalf of the appellant filed on 16-MAR-2012 3 judges’ copies stored in Ottawa

#16 – Memorandum of fact and law on behalf of the respondent filed on 11-APR-2012 3 judges’ copies stored in Ottawa

1. Have the defendants fully complied with the judgment, providing all relevant documents, names and entities that were involved?
2. What happened with the parallel court case against Alnaz Jiwa relating to him being charged for assault with a weapon, within a place of worship no less, that also has resulted in a restraining order against him?

His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan is the 49th hereditary Imam, spiritual leader, of millions of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims who are ethnically and culturally diverse peoples living in over 25 countries. The Ismailis are united in their allegiance to His Highness. For their social governance, His Highness has ordained the Constitution which is binding upon all Ismailis. To translate his messages to his Community, His Highness has appointed Institutional leaders.

Under the heading of “His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Leaders’ International Forum”, Article Four of the Constitution states the Leaders’ International Forum (LIF) is “directly under the authority” of His Highness and goes on to state that the “submissions of the Leaders’ International Forum shall be implemented only if specifically approved” by His Highness (p.10)

In accordance to His Highness’ express consent, the LIF made the first announcement on January 16, 2010. An excerpt reads: “It is a matter of deep concern that some members of the Jamat have taken it upon themselves to publish and sell these private, protected and privileged texts of [His Highness] …This practice constitutes a breach of the Ismaili Constitution, as well as of copyright laws, and appropriate steps are being taken to ensure that the unauthorized circulation of copies of this unauthorised publication ceases.”