Last Updated Apr - 17 - 2025, 05:32 PM | Source : Fela News
The Central government told the Supreme Court it will not act on controversial clauses of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including appointing non-Muslims to Wa
The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it will not enforce certain contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for now. This includes appointing non-Muslims to the Waqf Boards and Council and de-notifying properties declared as waqf by courts. A three-judge Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna recorded Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s assurance that no appointments would be made under the new Act until the next hearing on May 5.
The Court also ruled that only five petitioners’ lawyers would be allowed to argue, with the rest treated as intervenors. Over 70 petitions challenge the law, arguing it discriminates against Muslims and undermines historical waqf properties. Petitioners object to removing “waqf by user,” allowing non-Muslims on Waqf Boards, and the District Collector's powers.
CJI Khanna noted that while there were positive aspects in the law, the existing status of waqf properties must not be disturbed. Mehta requested a week to file a preliminary response. The case will now be referred to as “In Re: Waqf Amendment Act.”
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