Karnataka High Court Issues Notice To State Over GO Allowing Waqf Board To Issue Marriage Certificates

Karnataka High Court issued notice to the state government over a Public Interest Litigation challenging a government order allowing the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates. The petitioner argued that the order was inconsistent with the Waqf Act, 1995, and sought its declaration as ultra vires. The court directed the state to file a reply by November 12. The government advocate contended that the Board was only authorized to issue marriage certificates, but the court questioned the Board’s authority in this matter. The case raises concerns about the legal validity of the government’s decision and its alignment with existing laws.