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.
The AIMPLB has accused the Centre of misleading the Supreme Court with a false affidavit regarding the Waqf properties. They challenge the government’s claim of a 116% increase post-2013, asserting inaccuracies in the data presented. The Board demands accountability from the officer responsible for the affidavit amid ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025.
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.