Gujarat High Court Dismisses Muslim Waqf Institutions' Petitions

The Gujarat High Court has recently dismissed around 150 petitions from Muslim waqf institutions that sought exemptions from court fees. This ruling, delivered by Justice J.C. Doshi, addresses various disputes related to property rights and rental claims. Notable waqf trusts, including the Sunni Muslim Idgah Mosque Trust and others, challenged previous tribunal orders requiring court fee payments before their cases could be heard. The court found that the requests made by the petitioners were contradictory, highlighting the complexities of the legal issues at hand. This decision could have significant implications for similar cases in the future.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 18, 2025, 11:05 IST

Court Ruling on Waqf Institutions

On Wednesday, the Gujarat High Court made a significant ruling by rejecting nearly 150 petitions from Muslim waqf institutions that sought exemption from court fees.

Justice J.C. Doshi dismissed these petitions, which included various disputes related to rental claims, possession issues, and rights over significant properties across the state.

Waqf trusts such as the Sunni Muslim Idgah Mosque Trust, Vadodara City Mosque Assembly Trust, and the Sarkhej Roza Committee from Ahmedabad had challenged orders from the Gujarat State Waqf Tribunal that mandated payment of court fees before hearing their disputes.

The court determined that the petitioners had requested reliefs from the tribunal that were inherently contradictory, necessitating a judicial determination of the rights and obligations of the parties involved.