Supreme Court of India · 2025-04-22
Md. Firoz Ahmad Khalid vs The State Of Manipur
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Md. Firoz Ahmad Khalid
- Respondent
- The State Of Manipur
- Author
- Rajesh Bindal
- Bench
- Rajesh Bindal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined whether a Muslim Member of the Bar Council, elected as a Member of the Waqf Board under the Wakf Act, 1995, could continue to hold the position after his tenure in the Bar Council expired. The court analyzed the statutory provisions and the implications of holding dual positions, ultimately emphasizing the importance of adherence to the tenure and statutory mandates. The court's decision clarified the legal position regarding tenure and membership continuity in such statutory bodies.