The Supreme Court refuses a full stay on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, citing presumption of constitutionality, while imposing partial interim reliefs on key provisions.
The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, after three days of hearings. Petitioners argue the Act’s changes, including removing ‘waqf by user,’ discriminate against Muslims and affect their religious management rights. The government defends the amendments as necessary to prevent misuse.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it aims to control waqf properties via executive processes rather than judicial ones. He argued the law jeopardizes religious practices by enabling the government to declare waqf properties void, thus challenging constitutional protections and garnering wide opposition in the Supreme Court.
The Kerala government has filed a petition against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, expressing fears it may discriminate against Muslims regarding waqf property management. It seeks intervention in ongoing Supreme Court challenges, citing concerns over constitutional rights and the potential negative impact on Muslim community assets and affairs amidst support for the amendment from BJP-ruled states.
The Supreme Court of India will hear petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on May 5. Critics question its constitutional validity, especially amid disputes over data and provisions. The Central Government supports the law’s implementation, arguing against delays, while various political and civil groups oppose it and seek legal intervention.
The Supreme Court of India is reviewing petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which challenges the de-notification of properties declared as waqf. The court emphasized the importance of preserving existing waqf properties and expressed concerns over controversial provisions in the Amendment Act, indicating a possible interim order to address these issues.
Intervention applications supporting the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, were filed in the Supreme Court, arguing that the amendments align with the Constitution of India and do not infringe on Muslim rights. Various individuals and organizations have also challenged the Act, claiming it discriminates against the Muslim community and allows excessive government interference.
