The Madras High Court ruled that lighting the Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon does not affect Muslim rights and ordered the temple management to resume the traditional festival lamp at Thirupparankundram hill. The Court emphasized cultural preservation and peaceful coexistence.
The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, after three days of hearings. Petitioners argue the Act’s changes, including removing ‘waqf by user,’ discriminate against Muslims and affect their religious management rights. The government defends the amendments as necessary to prevent misuse.
The Kerala government has filed a petition against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, expressing fears it may discriminate against Muslims regarding waqf property management. It seeks intervention in ongoing Supreme Court challenges, citing concerns over constitutional rights and the potential negative impact on Muslim community assets and affairs amidst support for the amendment from BJP-ruled states.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is protesting in Telangana against the Waqf Amendment Act, claiming it unlawfully seizes Muslim Waqf properties and violates minority rights. They assert the amendments undermine constitutional protections and threaten Muslim autonomy in managing religious endowments. The AIMPLB has filed a Supreme Court challenge and initiated nationwide protests.
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.
Today, On 9th April, Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Zia Ur Rehman Barq, has filed a case in the Supreme Court against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said the new law is unfair to the Muslim community. According to him, it puts special restrictions on Waqf properties that are not there for other religions. He believes this law is against the idea of equality and religious freedom in India.
