Sheikh Noorul Hassan, a National People’s Party MLA, has filed a petition against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, citing concerns over its impact on Islamic practices and Scheduled Tribes’ rights to donate property as Waqf. The Act has faced opposition for allegedly discriminating against Muslims and compromising their religious freedoms.
NEW DELHI: 4th April: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi have moved the Supreme Court against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha with 128 votes in favor and 95 against on Thursday. Earlier, on April 3, the Lok Sabha had passed the bill with 288 members supporting it and 232 opposing it.
The High Court rejected a plea seeking permission to use loudspeakers On top of a mosque. It stated that religious places are meant for offering prayers, and the use of loudspeakers cannot be considered a fundamental right. The court emphasized maintaining peace and harmony. This ruling highlights the balance between religious practices and public order.
A plea in the Delhi High Court addresses excessive burial fees charged to Christians, highlighting unfair cemetery management practices. The petition argues these inflated costs infringe on fundamental rights, burdening grieving families. The court instructed officials to investigate, scheduling a further hearing on November 29, 2024, due to trust issues with authorities.
The Kerala High Court ruled that religious sites cannot be obstructed solely due to opposition from another community, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom in a democratic society. The court annulled a previous denial for a Muslim prayer hall, stating that minor objections do not justify restricting constitutional rights under Articles 25 and 26.
Nine female students are challenging a Mumbai college’s ban on religious clothing in classrooms, arguing that it violates their fundamental rights. The Chembur Trombay Education Society’s directive to prohibit the wearing of hijab, burka, and naqab has sparked significant debate and controversy. The case is set to be heard next week at the Bombay High Court.
Today(on 8th April),The Delhi High Court, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, denied a request to permit Ramzan and Eid prayers at the site of the demolished ‘Akhoondji mosque’ in Mehrauli. The court emphasized the delay in the appeal, and the land is currently under the Delhi Development Authority’s control. The request aimed to secure unrestricted access for prayers from March 11 to Eid-ul-Fitr.
