Archive · 21 Jul 2026
SC order on Kerala Waqf board
The Supreme Court decided that the Kerala Waqf board doesn't need to be supervised by a joint secretary, which the BJP and CPI(M) see as a good thing.
However, the CPI(M) is worried about the government's plan to add non-Muslim members to the board.
The BJP supports the current board and thinks the court's decision shows that following the law is important.
The government wants to make changes to the board, but the CPI(M) thinks this is a bad idea and could hurt the interests of minorities.
The Supreme Court removed the High Court's order for a joint secretary to supervise the Kerala Waqf board.
The BJP claims the SC decision supports their stance on the board's functioning.
The CPI(M) sees the SC decision as a relief but criticizes the government's plan to include non-Muslim members.
The UDF government insists on implementing the amended Waqf Act, including non-Muslim members.
The High Court has restrictions on the Waqf board's decision-making and spending.
- Who
- Kerala BJP, CPI(M), UDF Government, Supreme Court, Kerala High Court
- What
- Supreme Court's decision on the Kerala Waqf board's functioning and the political reactions to it.
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To address the legal and administrative issues surrounding the functioning of the Kerala Waqf board.
BJP and CPI(M) Views
UDF Government's Stand
Supervision of Waqf Board
BJP and CPI(M) Views
BJP and CPI(M) see the SC's decision to delete the High Court's supervision order as a relief and vindication of their stand.
UDF Government's Stand
UDF government insists on implementing the amended Waqf Act, including the inclusion of non-Muslim members on the board.
Non-Muslim Members on the Board
BJP and CPI(M) Views
CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes the UDF government for considering non-Muslim members, calling it a conspiracy to take control of the board.
UDF Government's Stand
UDF government's changed stand is seen as a betrayal of minorities and a move aligned with the 'Sangh Parivar agenda' by the CPI(M).
- Supreme Court Decision
- Deleted the High Court's order for supervision by a joint secretary but allowed the official to remain as a member.
- BJP's Reaction
- Claimed the SC order vindicated their stand on the Waqf board's functioning.
- CPI(M)'s Reaction
- Called the SC decision a relief but expressed concern over the government's stance on non-Muslim members.
- UDF Government's Stand
- Insists on implementing the amended Waqf Act, including non-Muslim members on the board.
- High Court's Restrictions
- Prevents the Waqf board from making policy decisions, taking major decisions without court permission, or incurring capital expenditure.