Vidya Varuthi Thirtha v. Balusami Ayyar
AIR 1922 PC 123 · Supreme Court of India
A trustee or manager of a religious endowment does not become owner; the dedicated property vests in the institution or in God.
Unit IV · Family Law – II (Muslim Law and Other Personal Laws)
Creation, objects and kinds of waqf
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 | 3(r) | Definition of waqf |
| Waqf Act, 1995 | 3(i) | Mutawalli |
| Waqf Act, 1995 | 36 | Registration of waqfs |
Landmark cases
Mohammad Shah v. Fasihuddin Ansari
AIR 1956 SC 713 · Supreme Court of India
Once a valid waqf is created, the founder is divested of ownership and the property is tied up in perpetuity for the stated object.