FIAYAZ ALI Vs. SECRETARY LAW

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The Petitioner is an employee of the Andaman Public Works Department (hereafter APWD) since 1984. Presently, he is holding the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil).

(2.) Marriage of the Petitioner was solemnized in the year 1989. Unfortunately, the Petitioner and his spouse were not blessed with any child. This resulted in they obtaining guardianship of an orphan male child during October, 2003. Today, their son is aged about 11 years.

(3.) The Petitioner is a Muslim; his personal law permits him to contract more than one marriage. He decided to marry a destitute and vagrant Muslim female with a view to provide her social status.