Today, On 5th May, The Supreme Court asked “Are you the chief priest of the country?” while criticising the Indian Young Lawyers Association’s 2006 PIL against restrictions on women aged 10 to 50 entering Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple. The court called the petition amounted to an abuse of process of law.
Today, On 23rd April, The Supreme Court said it respects the views of all distinguished authors and thinkers but cannot rely on information from “WhatsApp University.” The nine-judge Constitution bench made this remark while hearing petitions on discrimination against women and religious freedom issues.
The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, led by advocates for petitioners claiming it unfairly targets Muslims with stringent property registration rules not imposed on other religions. Key concerns include potential loss of waqf status, implications for community rights, and calls for interim relief amidst government’s defense of the law.
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, passed by the Indian Parliament, alters the 1995 Waqf Act, prompting widespread debate and legal challenges. Notable changes include expanded government control and inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards, raising concerns about religious autonomy. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing its constitutional validity amidst ongoing hearings.
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which challenges the de-notification of properties declared as waqf. The court emphasized the importance of preserving existing waqf properties and expressed concerns over controversial provisions in the Amendment Act, indicating a possible interim order to address these issues.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, led by Farooq Abdullah, is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it interferes unconstitutionally in Muslim religious affairs. Multiple petitions cite violations of fundamental rights and seek legal intervention from the Supreme Court, which will hear these cases.
The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in the Supreme Court, claiming it infringes on Muslim religious freedoms and violates the Constitution. Several other organizations and leaders have joined in opposing the law, raising concerns about its discriminatory nature and its transfer of Waqf authority to the Central Government.