NEW DELHI: Today, 8th May: The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticised Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Nishikant Dubey for making offensive and untrue comments about the top court and the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. A bench led by CJI Khanna said Dubey’s statements were “highly irresponsible” and showed a desire to seek attention by making baseless allegations against the judiciary.
The Supreme Court has ruled no new petitions will be accepted regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Sree Narayana Manava Dharmam Trust opposes the Act, claiming it jeopardizes the Muslim community’s existence. The Trust argues that it undermines Islamic law, imposes a new legal framework, and threatens the community’s economic foundation.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 enhances transparency in managing waqf properties without disrupting Muslim religious practices. The law aligns with constitutional values and does not infringe on fundamental rights. The government urged dismissal of petitions challenging its legality, asserting its constitutionality and public interest benefits.
The Supreme Court of India directed Advocate Vishal Tiwari to withdraw his petition concerning violence in Murshidabad related to the Waqf Amendment Act and to file a new one with clear facts. Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for honesty and suggested Tiwari present the issue more factually and responsibly.
Today, On 15th April, The Supreme Court will consider a fresh plea challenging the provisions of the 2025 Waqf Act, with the Chief Justice stating, “We give dates mostly within a week” for cases involving mentioning slips. The petitioners argue the amendments infringe on Muslim religious autonomy and the management of waqf properties.
The Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, led by Farooq Abdullah, is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming it interferes unconstitutionally in Muslim religious affairs. Multiple petitions cite violations of fundamental rights and seek legal intervention from the Supreme Court, which will hear these cases.
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.
Today, On 9th April, Samajwadi Party MP from Sambhal, Zia Ur Rehman Barq, has filed a case in the Supreme Court against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said the new law is unfair to the Muslim community. According to him, it puts special restrictions on Waqf properties that are not there for other religions. He believes this law is against the idea of equality and religious freedom in India.
