No Bar On Civil Court To Execute Decree Over Waqf Dispute Even After Constitution Of Waqf Tribunal: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that civil courts have jurisdiction to execute decrees passed by Waqf Tribunals under the Waqf Act. The court was hearing a case where the petitioner challenged the execution of a decree by a civil court. The court clarified that while Waqf Tribunals have exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters, civil courts can execute their decrees. This decision ensures that decrees passed by Waqf Tribunals are enforceable and provides clarity on the jurisdictional boundaries between Waqf Tribunals and civil courts.