Bhanwar Lal & Anr vs Rajasthan Board Of Muslim Wakf & Ors

The Supreme Court determined that under Section 85 of the Rajasthan Wakf Act, 1995, the jurisdiction to adjudicate disputes regarding Wakf properties lies exclusively with the designated Tribunal, thereby barring Civil Courts from entertaining such suits. The Court upheld the decision of the Additional District Judge, which returned the plaint to the Respondents for presentation before the appropriate Tribunal, affirming that the Civil Court lacked jurisdiction in this matter. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the statutory framework governing Wakf properties.