The Gauhati High Court has issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over multiple petitions alleging repeated hate speeches against the Muslim community, with the Division Bench seeking responses from him, the Centre, and the Assam government.
Advocate has moved the High Court challenging the Maharashtra government’s cancellation of the 5% Muslim quota, calling the decision unjustified. The plea alleges state is practicing racial discrimination against the Muslim community, violating fundamental rights guaranteed under Constitution of India.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board plans to file a contempt plea in the Supreme Court against the government’s launch of the Waqf Umeed Portal, deeming it illegal as the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 is under judicial review. They argue it disrespects court authority and disrupts religious property management.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Waqf, while an Islamic concept, is not an essential religious practice. In defending the Waqf Amendment Act against legal challenges, Solicitor General Mehta emphasized the need for public property protection and clarified that Waqf serves charitable purposes, involving secular functions and consultation with various Muslim bodies.
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.
