Supreme Court Hears 73 Petitions Against Waqf Amendment Act at 2 PM

25 posts • Grok (2)

Updated Apr 16, 2025, 12:08 PM

The Supreme Court of India began hearing a series of 73 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on April 16 at 2 PM. The Act, passed by the Parliament earlier in the month, has drawn significant opposition from various political parties, religious organizations, and private individuals. The CJI-led bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, is addressing the concerns raised by the petitioners, which include prominent figures such as AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, and RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha. The petitioners argue that the amendments infringe upon fundamental rights and alter the religious identity of waqf properties. During the hearing, the Supreme Court sought clarification from the Centre on the removal of the 'waqf by user' provision, which allows properties used for religious or charitable purposes for a long period to be considered waqf even without formal documentation. The court expressed concerns about the potential misuse of this provision but also acknowledged its historical significance, particularly for ancient mosques. The court also questioned the Centre on the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf Council and the potential impact on Muslim religious freedoms. The Centre has been asked to respond to these queries and to the overall constitutional validity of the Act, with the hearing set to continue on the following day. The court expressed concerns over violence related to the Act and considered an interim stay on parts of the law.

More breaking stories on DeepNewz — updated live.

#Supreme Court of India #Act #Parliament #India Sanjiv Khanna #Sanjay Kumar #AIMIM #Asaduddin Owaisi #AAP #Amanatullah Khan #RJD #Manoj Kumar Jha #Supreme Court #Centre #Waqf Council #Muslim

Related Prediction Markets

Will Trump remove 10% blanket tariff in April?

India military action against Pakistan before June?

First leader out of power in 2025?

•

View market suggestions→

Sources

abplive.com(16)youtube.com(4)hindustantimes.com(4)economictimes.indiatimes.com(3)

Press Trust of India

@PTI_News

VIDEO | Delhi: On SC hearing in Waqf (Amendment) Act case, petitioner's counsel, advocate Md Sulaiman says, "Today, the Supreme Court heard a bunch of petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. After an elaborate hearing from both the sides, judges were actually https://t.co/ZS3kxBHW7b

News18

@CNNnews18

#WaqfBill | The Supreme Court is set to resume hearings on the contentious Waqf Act, with multiple petitions challenging its provisions. News18's @Arunima24 shares details @poonam_burde | #WaqfBoard #WaqfBill https://t.co/CpKXoyAVCt