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 Supreme Court of India quashed a criminal case under Section 307 IPC against a husband after he gave a written undertaking to care for his wife and child. Exercising powers under Article 142, the Court held that family welfare and responsible settlement can sometimes serve justice better than continuing criminal trials.
