Today, On 20th May, The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Waqf case . During this hearing, the bench may pronounce an interim order, which could impact the ongoing legal proceedings concerning Waqf properties.
Today, On 15th May, The Supreme Court will hear interim relief pleas challenging the Waqf Amendment Act on May 20. The Centre’s earlier assurance to not implement the Act’s provisions will remain in effect until then.
Today, On 15th May, The Supreme Court will hear interim relief pleas challenging the Waqf Amendment Act on May 20. The Centre’s earlier assurance to not implement the Act’s provisions will remain in effect until then.
Today, On 15th May, CJI Gavai will hear petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. The case comes after the Centre assured it won’t denotify waqf properties or make new appointments till May.
Today, On 13th May, The Supreme Court has sought a reply from the Uttarakhand government regarding a contempt plea, alleging that the Dehradun administration demolished a dargah registered as waqf property despite the Waqf Amendment stay.
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 2nd may, The Supreme Court has refused to hear a fresh petition challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, stating the issue had already been addressed earlier, and no new grounds were presented to reopen the case.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sparked controversy by calling ex-CEC SY Quraishi a “Muslim commissioner” over his Waqf Act criticism. Quraishi responded strongly, saying identity should be based on merit, not religion.
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.
Today, On 17th April, The Centre assured the Supreme Court that there will be “no Waqf appointments, no change in status until the next hearing,” and confirmed that no non-Muslims would be appointed to Waqf boards for now.
