The Calcutta High Court affirmed the Waqf Tribunal’s jurisdiction over all suits involving Waqf or Waqf property, emphasizing the Tribunal’s broad authority as per the amended Section 83 of the Act and Supreme Court precedent. The court stressed the need to respect the specialized forum for speedy resolution of Waqf property disputes, dismissing challenges to the Tribunal’s decision.
Today, On 7th May, The Allahabad High Court emphasized the impact of the Waqf Board in the Shahi Idgah dispute, addressing property ownership and religious rights. The case presents broader societal debates on religious sites and legal interpretations, shaping discussions on cultural heritage and communal harmony in India. The involvement of the Waqf Board and the court’s ruling add complexity to the matter, creating anticipation for the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Supreme Court, Today (May 7th), in Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan Waqf Bribery Case, has observed that the history sheet is an internal police document and the same should not be brought into public domain and partly set aside the Delhi High Court’s order validating publication of ‘history-sheet’. The court directed all the State authorities and union territories to revisit their policies and consider amendments
The Hindu side asserts that the deity was not involved in the compromise or court decree in the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute at the Allahabad High Court. They argue against the applicability of the Waqf Act and emphasize the property’s historical and religious significance. The legal battle continues.
On Monday (1st April): The Allahabad High Court scheduled a hearing on April 4 to consider the maintainability of a legal plea demanding the removal of the Shahi Idgah Mosque, allegedly encroaching on the land of the sacred Krishna Janmabhoomi site in Mathura. The mosque’s trust argued that the lawsuits seeking its removal are not legally valid, citing laws protecting the mosque. The court’s next hearing is set for April 4.
The Delhi High Court rejected a PIL challenging the Sunehri Bagh Mosque demolition, citing pending similar petitions. The court noted the Delhi Waqf Board’s actions to protect waqf properties and closed the petition. The petitioner’s request to quash a public notice seeking mosque removal due to traffic congestion was also mentioned as the proceedings continue before a single judge.
Amanatullah Khan, once entangled in a money laundering case and alleged irregularities in Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, withdrew his plea from the Delhi High Court. The case’s significance lies in the accusations against Khan during his tenure as the Chairman of the Waqf Board. The implications extend to governance, accountability, and the integrity of public institutions, with debate over the Waqf Act’s relevance in a secular country like India.
The Gujarat High Court, in a significant ruling on Friday, ordered Rail Bhavan and railway authorities to maintain the status quo regarding an eviction notice issued to the Kalu Shaheed Dargah, situated near Ahmedabad’s Kalupur railway station. The notice, issued by the Western Railway division and Rail Land Development Authority last month, demanded the removal […]
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