Supreme Court Today (July 16) asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a legal challenge on the 2024 amendments to its religious conversion law. Petitioners claim it violates key rights and is vague and unfair.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Muslims will continue to hold an “overwhelming majority” in waqf bodies under the amended Waqf Act. The government defended the inclusion of non-Muslims, emphasizing its aim to uphold secular functions. The Centre asserted the constitutional lawfulness of the amendments and highlighted concerns about previous waqf law abuses.
