I can die in peace, says Hindu, after judges back fight for open-air pyre

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1. “ Contrary to what everyone seems to have assumed . . . it seems to us that Mr Ghai's religious and personal beliefs as to how his remains should be cremated . . . can be accommodated within current cremation legislation. ”

   By Lord Neuberger

2. “ This case was truly a matter of life and death to me and today's verdict has breathed new life into an old man's dreams. Now I can die in peace. ”

Entities Mentioned

• Britain
• United Kingdom
• Davender Ghai
• Newcastle City Council
• Ministry of Justice
• Lord Neuberger
• Jay Lakhani

1. He argued that to deny him the funeral for which he yearned was discriminatory and violated his human rights. The Ministry of Justice had argued that to ... (Read Full Article)

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