Karnataka High Court|Monday, 23 February 2026
Karnataka HC Rules in Favor of Junaidi Family's Right to Perform Rituals at Ancestral Graveyard
APPEAL NO. 200796 OF 2026
Karnataka HC Rules in Favor of Junaidi Family's Right to Perform Rituals at Ancestral Graveyard (2026) held that The court emphasized the importance of allowing the plaintiffs to perform rituals for their deceased ancestors, recognizing it as a fundamental right under their religion.
The case involves Mohammed Azeemuddin Junaidi and Ulfat Junaidi appealing against an order from the Karnataka Waqf Tribunal that vacated a temporary injunction allowing them to perform rituals at their ancestors' graveyard. The plaintiffs argued that the rituals are crucial during the month of Ramzan, while the defendants contended that the Tribunal's decision was justified. The High Court ultimately ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, allowing them to continue performing the rituals until the Tribunal resolves the underlying disputes regarding the rights to perform such rituals.
The court emphasized the importance of allowing the plaintiffs to perform rituals for their deceased ancestors, recognizing it as a fundamental right under their religion.
The court noted that the rights of the parties regarding the performance of rituals are yet to be determined by the Tribunal, thus allowing the continuation of the previous interim order.
The court highlighted that deprivation of performing rituals would affect the plaintiffs' legal rights and religious practices.
Ad-interim temporary injunction granted by the Tribunal
Impugned order vacating the temporary injunction passed by the Tribunal
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Hearing of the appeal reserved for judgment
Final judgment delivered by the High Court
