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    Waqf Amendment Act| "Do These Changes Violate Equality & Justice?": BJP's Ashwini Upadhyay Moves SC Against Key Provisions
    Waqf Amendment Act| "Do These Changes Violate Equality & Justice?": BJP's Ashwini Upadhyay Moves SC Against Key Provisions
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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Do These Changes Violate Equality & Justice?”: BJP’s Ashwini Upadhyay Moves SC Against Key Provisions

    BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has approached the Supreme Court challenging key provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act, raising the question, “Do these changes violate equality & justice?” The plea seeks a review of constitutional validity.

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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court
    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court
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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court

    Today, On 21st May, The Central government told the Supreme Court that waqf boards handle secular duties, so adding non-Muslims won’t impact their work. It also said Hindu trusts differ, as they don’t allow non-Hindus as members.

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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court
    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court
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    Waqf Amendment Act| “No Individual Can Claim Rights Over Govt Land, Even Under Waqf By User Principle”: Centre to Supreme Court

    Today, On 20th May, Centre Requests Supreme Court to Limit Hearing Scope to Three Specific Issues only while considering interim orders in the ongoing Waqf Amendment Act challenge.

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    ‘In Hindus, There’s Moksh’: Supreme Court Sparks Debate Over Waqf as Charity to God
    ‘In Hindus, There’s Moksh’: Supreme Court Sparks Debate Over Waqf as Charity to God
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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Who Asks for Proof of Religion?”: Senior Advocate Singhvi

    In the Supreme Court, Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Singhvi questioned the new Waqf law, asking, “Who asks for proof of religion?” while arguing that the law unfairly targets religious endowments.

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    CJI BR Gavai on Waqf Amendment Act: Law Passed by Parliament is Presumed Constitutional Unless a Glaring Issue is Shown
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    CJI BR Gavai on Waqf Amendment Act: Law Passed by Parliament is Presumed Constitutional Unless a Glaring Issue is Shown

    During the hearing, the Chief Justice clearly stated that the courts cannot interfere with a law made by Parliament unless there is a strong and obvious constitutional problem. NEW DELHI: 20th May: The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, heard a series of petitions today against the Waqf Amendment […]

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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court
    Waqf Amendment Act| “Waqf Boards Perform Secular Functions, Including Non-Muslims Won’t Affect Functioning”: Centre to Supreme Court
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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Confine Proceedings to Three issues Only”: Centre Urges SC to Limit Hearing for Interim Orders

    Today, On 20th May, Centre Requests Supreme Court to Limit Hearing Scope to Three Specific Issues only while considering interim orders in the ongoing Waqf Amendment Act challenge.

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    Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Today, May Pass Interim Order
    Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Today, May Pass Interim Order
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    Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Today, May Pass Interim Order

    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.

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    Waqf Amendment Act 2025 Unfair to Muslims, Petitioners Tell Supreme Court
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    Waqf Amendment Act| “Everybody Wants Name in Newspapers”: SC Declines to Hear Fresh Pleas

    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.

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    26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack | Centre Appoints SG Tushar Mehta to Lead Legal Team for Trial
    26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack | Centre Appoints SG Tushar Mehta to Lead Legal Team for Trial
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    26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack | Centre Appoints SG Tushar Mehta to Lead Legal Team for Trial

    The central government has appointed Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to lead the legal team in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack trial, aiming to strengthen prosecution in one of India’s most horrific terror cases.

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    BREAKING| Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to Hear Interim Relief Pleas on May 20
    BREAKING| Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to Hear Interim Relief Pleas on May 20
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    BREAKING| Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court to Hear Interim Relief Pleas on May 20

    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.

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