The Supreme Court has ruled that the Waqf Act, 1995 does not automatically remove the jurisdiction of civil courts. It clarified that Waqf Tribunals can decide only those matters specifically granted to them under the law, not all waqf-related disputes.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a mosque falls under the definition of ‘Waqf,’ and any disputes regarding such properties must be adjudicated by the Waqf Tribunal. The case involved a dispute over the Madina Zama Masjid, where the petitioners (defendants) claimed ownership of the property. The court emphasized that matters related to Waqf properties […]