Today, On 10th February, The Karnataka High Court questioned the Waqf Board’s power to issue marriage and divorce certificates. Last year, the Court put a hold on a 2023 Government Order that allowed the Waqf Board and its district officers to certify Muslim marriages. The Court is reviewing whether the board has the legal authority for this role. The issue raises concerns about jurisdiction and official recognition of such certificates.
The Supreme Court on Monday (6th Jan) declined to hear a petition challenging Ashwani Kumar’s appointment as Administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that Kumar unlawfully occupies the position post the Board’s term expiration in August 2023, and claims conflicts of interest exist due to his previous demolition recommendations of historical Waqf properties.
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Today, On 10th December, VHP Chief Alok Kumar defended Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Yadav’s controversial remarks supporting majoritarianism and the Uniform Civil Code during a VHP event. Amid criticism, Kumar asserted that the justice’s views reflect democratic principles, emphasizing respect for majority sentiments while reiterating the need for awareness sessions despite potential judicial implications.
The Kerala High Court ruled that Section 52A of the Waqf Act, effective from November 2013, does not apply retroactively. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan stated that prosecution requires evidence of unauthorized transfers, which the petitioners did not engage in. Consequently, the cases against them were quashed as the law cannot be applied retroactively.
Today, On 30th September, The Allahabad High Court has scheduled the next hearing for the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute on October 16. This case involves claims over land in Mathura, disputed between a temple and mosque. Key issues include the historical significance of the site and legal amendments from the Hindu litigants concerning claims of ownership.
Delhi court Today (September 23) extended judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan till October 7 in connection with the money laundering case related to financial irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board. AAP’s Okhla MLA is under scrutiny in a money laundering case related to financial irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan Today (Sept 17) approached the Delhi High Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the waqf board here during his chairmanship. His petition is likely to be listed for hearing later this week.
