CJI BR Gavai on Waqf Amendment Act: Law Passed by Parliament is Presumed Constitutional Unless a Glaring Issue is Shown

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 […]

Waqf Amendment Act| “Confine Proceedings to Three issues Only”: Centre Urges SC to Limit Hearing for Interim Orders

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.

AIMPLB Declares Statewide Protest in Telangana Over Controversial Waqf Amendment Act

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.

Dargah Demolition: SC Seeks Uttarakhand’s Response on Contempt Plea Despite Waqf Amendment Stay

Today, On 13th May, The Supreme Court has sought a reply from the Uttarakhand government regarding a contempt plea, alleging that the Dehradun administration demolished a dargah registered as waqf property despite the Waqf Amendment stay.