NEW DELHI: Today, 7th April: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming that the law is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and violates the fundamental rights of Muslims in India.
The Centre called a meeting of all MPs today to discuss the Waqf Bill ahead of its introduction in Parliament. The government aims to clarify the bill’s provisions amid rising opposition. Officials seek to address concerns and ensure transparency. The discussion comes as debates over the bill gain momentum.
In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, three broken idols, including one of Lord Ganesh, were discovered while excavating a well near a temple that had been closed for 46 years. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain supports the significance of Sambhal as a pilgrimage site, while tensions arise following recent violence and complaints regarding threats related to the mosque-temple dispute.
The Allahabad High Court rejected the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s plea, allowing Hindu prayers in the Gyanvapi mosque’s southern cellar. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board expressed astonishment and announced plans to challenge the ruling in the Supreme Court. They criticized the court for not affording the Muslim side an opportunity to present their perspective. The AIMPLB plans to seek an audience with President Droupadi Murmu. Additionally, they alleged a separate law for the majority in courts and questioned the fairness of the judicial system. The Gyanvapi case has sparked controversy and raised concerns about religious rights and judicial equality.
