The Supreme Court on December 12 sought the Centre’s response to a petition by a sitting Karnataka MLA. She challenges the Enforcement Directorate’s power under PMLA to seize and retain assets without oversight for up to 180 days.
Petitioners are contesting the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, arguing it allows government seizure of waqf properties through non-judicial means, compromising their religious status. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal claims the amendment undermines past protections and may lead to loss of waqf status if not registered, raising significant legal concerns.
Samajwadi Party MLA Irfan Solanki and four others have been convicted for arson and harassment, with sentencing scheduled for June 7 by Judge Satyendra Nath Tripathi in Kanpur. The group harassed a woman and set her house on fire in an attempt to seize her property. Solanki has been imprisoned since December 2021 and is currently in Maharajganj jail.
