mutawalli Archives

Places of Worship Act and acquisition of religious properties

Religious properties not beyond State’s eminent domain; Places of Worship Act bars only conversion: Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court clarified that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 does not curtail the State’s power to acquire religious properties for a public purpose, including road widening and infrastructure development.

Legislation Updates Rules & Regulations

Waqf property management via Centralised Digital Portal: A look at the Unified Waqf Rules 2025

In a step towards strengthening Waqf governance through a Unified Digital Portal System to oversee registration, accountability, and management by Waqf Board, the Centre has notified the Unified Waqf Rules 2025.

Cases Reported Never Reported Judgments

NRJ Series | When SC held that in absence of proof, deceased mutawalli’s estate cannot be held responsible for sums misappropriated by him

This report covers the Supreme Court’s Never Reported Judgment, on misappropriation of funds by mutawalli, dating back to the year 1954.