The Madras High Court ruled that simply using the words “Waqf” or “Mosque” in a title deed is not enough to prove dedication of property as a public waqf. The Court held that if ownership and income remain with family members, the property will be treated as a private waqf or family trust.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will retire on May 13, 2025, with Justice BR Gavai sworn in as his successor on May 14. The significant WAQF case will be heard on May 15, marking a critical start for Gavai’s tenure, which aims to address key legal issues involving community rights and property administration.