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    Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Plea Seeking Stay on Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
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    Supreme Court Examines Waqf Act 2025: No De-Notification of Properties & Stay On Non-Muslim Board Members in Waqf Boards

    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.

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    Kapil Sibal Slams Waqf Law 2025 In Supreme Court: "State Officer Acting as Judge in Own Cause Is Unconstitutional"
    Kapil Sibal Slams Waqf Law 2025 In Supreme Court: "State Officer Acting as Judge in Own Cause Is Unconstitutional"
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    Kapil Sibal Slams Waqf Law 2025 In Supreme Court: “State Officer Acting as Judge in Own Cause Is Unconstitutional”

    Today, On 16th April, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, arguing before the Supreme Court, strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said allowing a state-appointed Collector to decide if a property is waqf makes the officer a “judge in his own cause”, which is unconstitutional.

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    Waqf Row | “When We Sit Here, We Lose Our Religion”: CJI Khanna Hits Back When SG Mehta Says "Your Lordships Cannot Hear This Case"
    Waqf Row | “When We Sit Here, We Lose Our Religion”: CJI Khanna Hits Back When SG Mehta Says "Your Lordships Cannot Hear This Case"
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    Waqf Row | “When We Sit Here, We Lose Our Religion”: CJI Khanna Hits Back When SG Mehta Says “Your Lordships Cannot Hear This Case”

    Today, On 16th April, During the Waqf Amendment Act hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s remark” Then this bench also cannot hear the case” created a sharp response from the Supreme Court, which questioned the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf bodies and pressed the Centre for clarity.

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    [Centre Vs. Supreme Court] How the Centre Pre-Empted Adverse Supreme Court Orders: Waqf Act, Sedition Law & Article 370 Cases Explained
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    Waqf Amendment Act | “Undoing ‘Waqf by User’ Will Create Problems”: Supreme Court

    Today, On 16th April, The Supreme Court, while examining the Waqf Amendment Act, remarked that undoing the concept of ‘waqf by user’ would create huge problems. The Court highlighted the serious impact but did not grant interim relief.

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    Waqf Amendment Bill| Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha- 'Waqf Bill Will Benefit Crores of Poor Muslims'
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    Kiren Rijiju in Rajya Sabha|| “Waqf Bill Will Benefit Crores of Poor Muslims”

    The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced by Minister Kiren Rijiju, aims to enhance the management of Waqf properties, currently overseen by a board. Despite opposition accusing it of discrimination, Rijiju clarified it supports the Muslim community. The bill allows for legal appeals and emphasizes transparency in property management.

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