Saharanpur DM and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) have launched a combined mission to protect the rights of children. Islamists threatening children have been given strict punishment by the administration.
NCPCR notice to Saharanpur DM
On 16th January 2022, it was widely reported in the media that NCPCR had issued a notice to Saharanpur’s District Magistrate. In its notice, NCPCR had sought action against Darul Uloom Deoband for issuing ‘fatwas’ and making misleading statements on children’s issues.
The notice was issued after NCPCR registered a complaint against the aforementioned Islamic organisation. The complainant had provided a list of publicly available fatwas on Deoband’s website and said that these fatwas were ‘unlawful’ and against the provisions of the law.
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Factually incorrect fatwas issued by Deoband
In its notice to Saharanpur DM, NCPCR wrote, “In one of the fatwas (969/969/M=09/1436, Darul Uloom Deoband states that adopting a child is not unlawful but merely by adopting a child, the ruling of real child shall not be applicable on him rather it shall be necessary to observe Shariah Purdah from him after he is mature. The adopted child shall get no share in the property and that the child shall not be a heir in any case,”
NCPCR called it factually incorrect as it contradicts both the Juvenile Justice Act, and the 2015 Hague Convention on Adoption.
NCPCR’s investigation revealed more objectionable content
The commission had also pointed out that there are similar such fatwas issued for school book syllabus, college uniforms, education of children in the un-Islamic atmosphere, girls higher madrasa education, corporal punishment etc.
The letter reads, “After examining the response to the queries it is observed that the rights of children are blatantly disregarded. For instance, in one of the replies, it is said that teachers beating children is allowed however, corporal punishment in schools is prohibited under the RTE Act, 2009,”
Saharanpur administration shuts down Deoband’s website
Giving all those above justifications, NCPCR had asked the Saharanpur administration to take necessary action on Deoband for violating provisions of the Constitution of India, Indian Penal Code, Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Right to Education Act, 2009.
Soon, the District administration took charge of the enquiry. Originally, the enquiry was supposed to be finished within 10-days of the complaint. However, since it needed a thorough investigation, so, the administration ordered Deoband to shut down its website till the enquiry report is out.
Saharanpur DM directs Darul Uloom Deoband to shut down the website until probe ends into unlawful fatwas.
NCPCR chief @KanoongoPriyank shares his views on the development.
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Deoband and its absurd history
Darul Uloom Deoband is an Islamic seminary located in the Deoband town of the Saharanpur district. It has been infamous for hardcore Islamism. Its ideological tilt is manifested in the kinds of fatwas it issues. In its quest for totalitarian control over Muslims living in India, Deoband prohibits everything which could integrate Indian Muslims with modernity.
Moreover, it is also known for supporting terrorists. Recently, when the Taliban established itself in Kabul, Deoband along with the All Indian Muslim Personal Law Board (AIPLMB) came out in support of the terrorists.
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Protecting children from radicalism has been one of the topmost priorities of any country. The recent crackdown on an objectionable website is the right step in this direction.