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23 July 2026

Kerala Waqf Board appointments

The topic concerns the implementation and legal interpretation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, involving the composition and functioning of a statutory body, which is a relevant area for GS2.

1 min read Day 5 of 7 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Kerala Waqf Board was the first to be constituted following the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
  • The government order establishing the board included a provision to appoint two non-Muslim members from prominent public figures and the Bar Council.
  • Appointments of non-Muslim members were deferred by the previous administration, citing ongoing Bar Council elections.
  • Legal challenges have been filed in the High Court regarding the composition of the Waqf Board, specifically concerning the lack of non-Muslim representation, absence of representation for backward Muslim communities, and concerns over the eligibility of appointed members.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 7 in Kerala Waqf Board administrative and legal disputes, which has been running since 16 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and statutory provisions governing the composition of Waqf Boards in India. How do these provisions balance the management of religious endowments with the principles of inclusive representation? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which state was the first to constitute a Waqf Board following the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?

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