Supreme Court clarifies the definition of “encroacher” under the Wakf Act in property dispute: P.V. Nidhish & Ors. vs. Kerala State Wakf Board & Anr. (28 April 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Encroachment Under Wakf Act: P.V. Nidhish vs. Kerala State Wakf Board (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether tenants of Wakf properties whose leases have expired can be termed “encroachers” under the Wakf Act, 1995, particularly concerning the retrospective application of the 2013 amendment. CASE TYPE: Property Law, Wakf Law, Criminal Law Case Name: P.V. […]

Supreme Court clarifies the definition of “encroacher” under the Wakf Act in property dispute: P.V. Nidhish & Ors. vs. Kerala State Wakf Board & Anr. (28 April 2023) Read Post »