Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 16 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Punjab Wakf Board (Appellant) vs Doaba College and another respondent (Respondents).
- Original suit sought eviction and recovery of possession of a suit property measuring 7 kanals and 14 marlas, based on a Gazette Notification dated 06‑02‑1971 and its corrigendum dated 01‑06‑1991 issued by the Central Government.
- The Board also claimed recovery of arrears of rent with interest; the property had been leased to the respondents from 01‑05‑1967 on a monthly rent basis, and the cause of action arose when lease conditions were allegedly violated.
- The Wakf Tribunal dismissed the suit on 30‑05‑2008, rejecting the Board’s ownership claim and tenancy status of the respondents.
- The High Court of Punjab and Haryana affirmed the Tribunal’s findings in a judgment dated 21‑07‑2010 (Civil Revision No. 4232/2009).
- The Board appealed to the Supreme Court, contending that the respondents’ admission was not considered by the High Court.
Final Outcome
- The Supreme Court set aside the impugned High Court judgment and ordered the matter to be remitted to the High Court for fresh consideration, specifically to take into account the admission made by the respondents.
- The Court directed the High Court to dispose of the pending revision petition within six months from the date it receives a copy of this order.
- The appeal is allowed; all pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.
Topics: Property Dispute, Wakf Board Litigation