Ismaili.NET - Heritage F.I.E.L.D.Copyright Lawsuit: Defenses Glorifying the Aga Khan filed in federal Court - 2010-04-29
In a surprisingly rapid twist of events, both Mr Tajdin and Mr Jiwa have filed their respective statements of Defense this 29th of April 2010. They affirm to being devoted followers who will unconditionally abide by the wishes of the Aga Khan, whom they glorify in their defense.
Mr Tajdin declares that:
He has not been served yet but the ethics imposed upon him by his faith demands that he should not keep in ignorance the public by being silent on the issue and should clarify all of the facts, pertaining to this lawsuit, of which he is aware.
He reaffirms his allegiance to the Aga Khan, is willing to submit to any of his wishes, and is ready to surrender himself and all his possessions to the Imam.
He has been printing Farman books since 1992 with approval and instructions from the Imam received on August 15, 1992 in Montreal.
He has not received any communication from the Imam from 1992 to 2009 instructing him to stop publication.
He cannot stop publication without instruction from the Imam as this would be a breach of his oath of allegiance to the Imam.
All Farman publications were financial deficit projects done as a volunteer service and large numbers of books were distributed free of charge.
Farman sharing is a historic Ismaili tradition which still continues today.
The current Ismaili Constitution does not restrict the right to publish Farmans
Mr Tajdin concludes that:
He has no choice but to await further direct instructions from the Imam.
He reaffirms his allegiance to the Aga Khan, is willing to submit to any of His wishes, and is ready to surrender himself and all his possessions to the Imam.
Mr Jiwa states that:
"This action does not appear to have been authorized personally by the Aga Khan .."
"In distributing Farman books obtained from Tajdin to other Ismailis, he has not violated either the Ismaili Constitution or any Farmans"
He has not violated the copyright act as "Tajdin was given express authority by the Imam" and regardless of the fact that "the limitations period provided for by the Copyright Act also bars this action as the books containing the Farmans were commenced publication in the year 1992", he will still do whatever the Imam tells him to do.
Mr Jiwa clarifies finances:
He "obtains these books for C$50.00 and sells them for C$50.00 or gives them free, without any profit.
"All monies received by him from the sale of (other) books after 2005 were delivered to the Jamatkhanas"
Mr Jiwa further states that:
"If the Imam edited the Farman before releasing to the Jamats, in effect he is superceding the Farman he made orally previously."
He "unconditionally reconfirms his oath of allegiance to his Imam" and "if the Imam does not desire his Farman books to be distributed to the Jamats (...) this defendant will submit to the instructions of His Imam without reservation whatsoever"
Replies From the Plaintiff are due within 10 days, and Affidavits of Documents are due 30 days later.
[Update from May 6: Ogilvy Renault, the law firm which launched the case has asked for an extension of 15 days to reply to the Defense. They claim delays due to breakdown of email servers, blackberry communication, travel of senior lawyer, time difference with Paris etc...The more delays in this file, the more damage it creates to the reputation of the Ismaili community, the Imam and the defendants. It is to the advantage of all parties that this case be withdrawn from the courts.]
[Update from June 22: Defendants have filed a Motion for summary Judgement to have the case dismissed.]
[Update from September 5:
Online Book that gathers court materials as well as articles that are currently available for the ongoing 2010 Lawsuit:
Copyright Lawsuit 2010: Online Book of All available Materials
News on cross-examinations:
Copyright Lawsuit: CROSS_EXAMINATIONS Table of Contents - 2010-09-04
Latest Development
Copyright Lawsuit: Imam Appears for Discovery and Ends the Case - 2010-10-15
As users are asking to read the letters from Nagib and Alnaz on the court docket, the latest have been attached on the following link:
A. Various Court Filings
Revised Factums have been posted Here:
2010-11-29 Summary Judgment : Plaintiffs Revised Combined Factums of Reply and of Motion
2010-11-29 Summary Judgment: Defendants' Revised Factums of Motion and of Reply
There has been proven fraud in the recent past in the Aga Khan's domain by the Aga Khan's agents:
Aga Khan Lawsuit: Fraud at Aga Khan Studs - 2000-02-22
2011-05-25: A Jamati Member who has never met the Defendants volunteered as his brotherly duty to pay the $30,000 that was demanded in the Plaintiff''s submissions and that was accordingly ordered by the judge.
Read the full details of the $30,000 payment directly to H.H. The Aga Khan.
2011-06-16: The Appeal Memorandum of Fact and Law against the Summary Judgment has been filed in court by the defendants on June 16th, 2011.
Read the Full Appeal Memorandum of Fact and Law
Link to Court Docket Case T-514-10
Link to Court Docket Appeal A-60-11
Link to Court Docket Appeal A-59-11
Link to Court Docket Appeal A-156-13
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| Tajdin Defence Apr 29.10.pdf | 491.02 KB |
| Jiwa AK Defence Apr 29.10.pdf | 543.82 KB |
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Consent form
Here I am pasting the consent form that we as parents have to sign in order for our kids to attend any field trips or any program/s organize by our REC. It is mandatory NO CONSENT your kid can stay home, This is 2013 and look this is the best our leadership came up with, and you guys are arguing about ISS, AKDN etc. Read the language, the intent, and share your point of view:
CONSENT & RELEASE FORM (MINOR)
To be completed by the Parent/Guardian of the participant
I/We, , in exchange for my/our child being given the opportunity to participate in _____________________________ (the “Activity”), hereby give consent and permission for my/our son/daughter, __________________________ , (“the Participant”) to attend and participate in the Activity on the following date(s)_____________________ .
I/We, on behalf of myself/ourselves, the Participant, and my/our heirs, successors, assigns, and any other persons or entity claiming through or under any of them, agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, and HOLD HARMLESS His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council for the United States of America (the “Council”), its regional/local councils, boards, portfolios, members, staff, volunteers, and agents, including the organizers, counselors and staff associated with the Activity (collectively, the “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, causes of action, liabilities, costs, and expenses which may be asserted against the Indemnitees, if any, of every nature whatsoever, known or unknown, which arise out of or are connected with (1) any damages to person or property as a result of the Participant’s participation or any other person's participation in the Activity; (2) any injury or death, including that arising, in part or whole, from the sole or contributory negligence of the Indemnitees, occurring during or related to the Activity and/or any travel which participation in the Activity may involve; and (3) any policies, procedures, conduct, or negligent act or omission of the Indemnitees.
I/we hereby give my/our consent to any medical or surgical treatment which the Participant may need and which arises in connection with the Activity; provided, however, nothing contained herein shall be deemed an obligation to provide any such medical or surgical treatment. I/we understand that the Council and Indemnitees do not carry healthcare insurance that covers the Participant and therefore, I/we are solely responsible for the cost of all medical and surgical treatment.
The parties agree that any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Consent and Release Form shall be referred to His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili National Conciliation and Arbitration Board for the United States of America or its regional affiliate.
The parties further agree that should any part of this consent and release form be determined to be invalid or without full legal effect, such determination shall not invalidate the remaining portions thereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.
I/WE HAVE READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS CONSENT & RELEASE FORM AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
Name of Parent/Guardian (Please Print) Name of Parent/Guardian (Please Print)
Signature of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date Date
Witnessed by: _____________________[printed name] _______________________[signature]