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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 30815

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M.DHANDAPANI, J
T.Sathik Basha – Appellant
Versus
The superintendent Tamil nadu Waqf Board Salem District – Respondent


Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Ms.K.Zeenath Shariffa
For the Respondents: Mr.Avinash Wadhwani for R1

Table of Content
1. petitioner's eligibility and objection in waqf trust elections (Para 2 , 3 , 4)
2. waqf board compliance with prior court directions (Para 5)
3. review of prior orders and detailed election timeline (Para 6)
4. process ongoing; petition dismissed (Para 7 , 8)

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 26.02.2026 and consequently ensure the inclusion of all eligible persons in the electoral rolls of the Jamia Masjid Trust without discrimination and any interference from external influences and further direct the Respondents to conduct the election Strictly in accordance with the Trust By laws and the Directions passed in W.P. no 41668 of 2025 under the direct supervision of the advocate commissioner appointed in W.p. No 20280 of 2025.

3.It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner is a Sunni Muslim residing at Suramangalam Village, Salem District and has been regularly offering prayers and participating in the religious activities of the Suramangalam Mosque, registered

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