SC Stays Kerala HC Order on 404-Acre Waqf Land, Cites Jurisdiction

• Supreme Court stayed a Kerala High Court order that called the declaration of Moolambilly land as Waqf a "land grabbing strategy."
• The dispute involves 404 acres in Cherai and Moolambilly villages, with residents alleging illegal claims by the Waqf Board.
• The SC ordered maintaining the status quo on the disputed land but did not stay the inquiry commission's appointment.
• The Supreme Court questioned the High Court's jurisdiction, stating it might have exceeded its authority as the matter is pending before a tribunal.

Why It Matters: SC questions Kerala HC's jurisdiction in 404-acre Waqf land dispute, affecting residents.