The Centre told the Supreme Court that the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 does not affect Muslim religious practices. It ensures transparency, accountability, and aligns with constitutional values.
New Delhi, April 25 – The Central Government has told the Supreme Court that the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 does not interfere with religious practices of Muslims and has been brought in to improve the system of waqf properties in India. The Centre filed a preliminary affidavit in the top court and defended the new law, calling it valid under the Constitution of India.
The government said that the amended law fully respects the religious faith of the Muslim community and that their essential practices and beliefs have not been touched.
According to the affidavit,
“The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, respects the essential religious practices of the Muslims by leaving matters of faith and worship ‘untouched’.”
The Centre requested the Supreme Court to dismiss all the petitions that are challenging the legality of the Act. The government said that the reforms were necessary to bring more openness and responsibility in the way waqf properties are managed.
It added that these reforms are not just helpful but are also aligned with the core values of the Indian Constitution and serve the public interest.
The affidavit read,
“The reforms introduced serve compelling objectives of transparency, accountability, social welfare and inclusive governance, which are in harmony with the values of the Constitution and public interest.”
The Centre also stressed that the new law has been passed with proper authority and does not violate anyone’s fundamental rights. The changes, it said, were made to update and organise the earlier waqf system in a more modern and structured way.
As per the affidavit, the government described the amended law as a “constitutionally valid” enactment that “formalised, harmonised and modernised” the pre-existing waqf regime with the fundamental rights to freedom of religion under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution.
The petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 are being heard by the Supreme Court, and the final decision is awaited. The Act deals with waqf properties—religious charitable trusts in Islam—and their administration in India.
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The government has made it clear through this affidavit that the amended Act is not against any religious sentiment but rather aims to ensure better management and benefits for the community through fair and lawful practices.
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