The Supreme Court will hear petitions on December 1 seeking more time for mandatory registration of all Waqf properties on the UMEED portal. The pleas challenge the strict deadline under the amended Waqf Act, 2025, fearing risk to ‘waqf by user’ properties.
The Supreme Court examined the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, comparing Waqf to Hinduism’s Moksha and addressing its religious significance. Kapil Sibal argued that Waqf is a divine dedication, unlike mere charity, countering the Centre’s claims. The case highlights the essence of charity across religions and its implications for religious endowments.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is protesting in Telangana against the Waqf Amendment Act, claiming it unlawfully seizes Muslim Waqf properties and violates minority rights. They assert the amendments undermine constitutional protections and threaten Muslim autonomy in managing religious endowments. The AIMPLB has filed a Supreme Court challenge and initiated nationwide protests.
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The Central Government has decided to temporarily suspend two controversial provisions of the Waqf Act, 2025, following indications from the Supreme Court about a potential stay on them. This pattern of reassessment arises when the Centre anticipates unfavorable court rulings, helping it maintain influence over contentious laws amid ongoing legal scrutiny.
