Karnataka High Court seeks State reply in PIL against Wakf boards power to issue marriage certificates

A PIL filed by one Alam Pasha said that the Wakf Act, 1995 did not confer any statutory powers on Wakf boards to issue marriage certificates.

Karnataka High Court

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16 Oct 2024, 9:44 am

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The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging a government order (GO) that authorises district Wakf boards to issue marriage certificates to married Muslim couples.

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Karnataka High Court

Public Interest Litigation

Wakf Board

Marriage Certificate