Mohammed Hashim Ismail Sait @ Iqbal Sait v. H.M. Shamshad
Case brief
What is this about?
This revision petition challenged the Wakf Tribunal's order regarding Mutawalliship. The High Court held that the Wakf Board, not the Tribunal, has jurisdiction under Section 63 of the Wakf Act, 1995. The Tribunal order was set aside, the petitioner was directed to approach the Wakf Board, and status quo was maintained pending the Board's decision within six months.
What did the court decide?
Impugned judgment of Wakf Tribunal set aside; parties directed to approach Wakf Board; status quo maintained for six months.