Kerala HC halts major functions of Waqf Board
The Kerala High Court has restricted the State Waqf Board from making major policy or financial decisions until it is reconstituted to comply with the 2025 UMEED Act. The court noted the current board lacks mandatory representation from non-Muslim and Shia communities.
Why it matters
The ruling addresses legal compliance and religious representation in state-managed religious boards, impacting governance and land management.
The Kerala High Court has directed the Kerala State Waqf Board not to exercise any major functions, incur capital expenditure or make policy decisions without express permission from the court. The judicial functions of the board must also be stopped.
The report objectively summarizes the court's directives and the arguments presented by various petitioners.
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