The Kerala High Court on Friday raised concerns about the State-formed commission of inquiry’s jurisdiction to revisit land rights in Munambam, where courts have already declared 114 acres as waqf property. The case, Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi & Anr v. State of Kerala & Ors, highlights a potential conflict between judicial rulings and the commission’s findings, reports the Bar and Bench.
Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas expressed apprehension that the commission’s report might undermine established court decisions regarding the land, designated as waqf property. The Court questioned the necessity and validity of the commission’s actions, particularly in light of prior judicial pronouncements.
This development underscores ongoing legal complexities surrounding waqf properties and the role of government bodies in such disputes. Further hearings on the matter are expected to delve deeper into the authority of the commission and its implications for the sanctity of court verdicts.
