Board of Muslim Wakfs, Rajasthan v. Radha Kishan
(1979) 2 SCC 468 · Supreme Court of India
Whether property is waqf is a jurisdictional fact; civil courts and waqf authorities must respect the statutory scheme for determination.
Unit IV · Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws)
Administration, boards and protection of waqf property
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Waqf Act, 1995 | 13–32 | Establishment and functions of Waqf Boards |
| Waqf Act, 1995 | 51–52A | Alienation of waqf property and restoration of possession |
| Waqf Act, 1995 | 83 | Tribunal |
Landmark cases
Sayyed Ali v. A.P. Wakf Board
(1998) 2 SCC 642 · Supreme Court of India
Waqf property cannot be diverted to purposes foreign to the dedication; the Board is a trustee for the objects of the waqf.