The court has issued a notice to the Waqf Board regarding the state government’s decision to issue marriage certificate, requesting a response. In the case involving the Waqf Board, the Karnataka High Court has adopted a strict stance against the state government.
The court has released a notification regarding the PIL filed challenging the decision of the Siddaramaiah government to authorize the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates. The Karnataka government granted permission to the Waqf Board to issue marriage certificates, which led to a PIL being filed in the High Court. In the hearing, the Karnataka High Court criticized the state government and asked for a response.
In the petition hearing, the Chief Justice NV Anjaria and Justice KV Arvind stated that the Wakf Board is not responsible for issuing marriage certificates, in response to the government lawyer’s argument. As per the details, the attorney stated in court that the board was only authorized to issue marriage certificates. The bench has requested a response from the state government by November 12 in this matter.
In reference to the demand mentioned in the PIL submitted to the Karnataka High Court, the petitioner has requested for the Government Order dated 30 September 2024 from the Under Secretary, Minority, Wakf Board, and Haj Department to be declared as not in line with the Wakf Act of 1995, therefore ruling the decision of the Karnataka Government as violating the Act.