Today, On 5th May, CJI Sanjiv Khanna referred the Waqf Amendment Act case to a Bench led by Justice Gavai ahead of his retirement on May 13. The case requires a lengthy hearing, prompting the shift in proceedings.
Today, On 17th April, The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it will not appoint non-Muslims to Waqf boards and will de-notify existing Waqfs for the time being. This statement came during the ongoing challenge to the Waqf Amendment Act, as the government assured no changes will occur until further directions from the court.
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Today, On 7th April, The DMK has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The party argues that the amendment is an attempt to alter property rights under the pretext of reform. DMK MP A Raja, who submitted the plea, said the law threatens minority rights. The petition seeks the court’s intervention to strike down the amendment.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MPs decided to challenge the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025 in the Supreme Court. The bill was passed earlier this week after two days of intense discussion in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. RJD leaders say the bill goes against the rights of certain religious communities. They are now preparing to file a petition in the top court.