Supreme Court Stays Madras High Court Order Against Tamil Nadu Waqf Board

The Supreme Court has paused a Madras High Court order that prevented the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board from functioning. The High Court claimed the board's constitution violated legal provisions. The Supreme Court has requested responses on the board's appeal against this ruling.

The Supreme Court has intervened in a case involving the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board, putting a hold on a Madras High Court decision that barred the board from functioning.

This decision comes after the High Court observed that the board's constitution did not appear to comply with legal stipulations, particularly those detailed in the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.

The Supreme Court has now issued a notice seeking responses from the Tamil Nadu government and related parties regarding the Waqf Board's petition challenging the High Court's ruling.

(With inputs from agencies.)