Supreme Court Stays Kerala High Court’s Finding That Munambam Land Isn’t Waqf; Orders Status Quo

The Supreme Court has stayed the Kerala High Court’s declaration that the Munambam land in Ernakulam district is not waqf property and directed that the status quo be maintained until January 27, 2026.

The interim direction came while issuing notice on a plea by the Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi, which argued that the High Court exceeded its remit by ruling on the nature of the land despite the issue being pending before the Waqf Tribunal.

The Court clarified that although the declaration is stayed, the inquiry commission headed by Justice CN Ramachandran Nair may continue its investigation.

The petitioners argued that the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction by deciding the waqf status despite the issue being pending before the Waqf Tribunal.

[Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi (Registered) v. State of Kerala]