A writ petition filed in the Supreme Court challenges the nationwide mandate for digital uploading of waqf properties under Section 3B, alleging that the Centre’s UMEED Portal is structurally defective and cannot meet statutory requirements in Madhya Pradesh.
The Supreme Court rejected a request to shift the Waqf Act case from Delhi High Court, remarking, “Petitions are nowadays being filed only for the newspapers” and questioned the urgency behind rushing to court.
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.
The BJP has accused TMC leaders of planning the Murshidabad violence, calling it “planned attacks on Hindus.” The allegation comes after a Calcutta High Court probe report highlighted the involvement of Trinamool Congress leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
