Today, On 5th February, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind told the Supreme Court that Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s January 27 ‘Miyan voters’ remark amounts to an aggravated form of hate speech, violating constitutional values of equality, fraternity, and secularism, demanding urgent judicial scrutiny.
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.
This question struck at the heart of the issue of religious autonomy and raised an important constitutional debate. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday started hearing a group of petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, recently passed by Parliament. ALSO READ: BREAKING | “Not Considering Stay (of the Act)”: CJI Khanna […]
Today, On 8th April, The Central Government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court concerning petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The caveat requests that no order be passed without first hearing the government’s side. This legal move ensures the Centre’s participation in any proceedings related to the Act. It reflects the government’s proactive stance amid growing legal scrutiny.
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.
The Congress party Today(16th Jan) has petitioned the Supreme Court to defend the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, amid challenges questioning its constitutional validity by BJP leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The Act aims to preserve the religious status of places of worship as of August 15, 1947, promoting India’s secular fabric.