Kerala HC grants State two weeks to respond to charges against Waqf Board in PIL by BJP’s Shone George
The Kerala High Court has given the state government two weeks to respond to a PIL challenging the composition of the Kerala State Waqf Board. The petitioner, a BJP leader, argues that the board violates the 2025 Waqf Amendment Act by failing to include the mandated number of non-Muslim members.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing legal and political tensions regarding the implementation of the Waqf Amendment Act and the balance of secular representation in religious administrative bodies.
The Kerala High Court on Thursday granted the State two weeks to respond to allegations of statutory violations in the Kerala State Waqf Board in a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by BJP leader Shone George.
The article reports on a court proceeding and the petitioner's claims without taking a stance on the validity of the allegations.
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