The Supreme Court said it will correct a typographical mistake in its judgment on the Waqf Amendment Act order. It noted that “Paragraph 178 referenced an incorrect section,” after advocate Sneha Kalita flagged the error before the bench.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Waqf, while an Islamic concept, is not an essential religious practice. In defending the Waqf Amendment Act against legal challenges, Solicitor General Mehta emphasized the need for public property protection and clarified that Waqf serves charitable purposes, involving secular functions and consultation with various Muslim bodies.
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 […]
