NEW DELHI: Today, 4th April: A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Mohammad Jawed against the Waqf Amendment Act. He argues that the law is unfair to the Muslim community and violates their fundamental rights. Mohammad Jawed, who is also the Congress party whip in the Lok Sabha, was a part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee that reviewed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2024.
The Supreme Court today has sought a response from the Kerala government regarding the requirement for the Melshanthi (high priest) position at the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple to be filled by a Malayala Brahmin. This requirement is being challenged as a violation of constitutional rights, arguing that the selection should not be restricted to a specific community. The case is scheduled for further hearing on October 25.
