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Waqf Amendment Act: SC grants Centre a week to respond; no non-Muslim appointments till next hearing, assures Govt

  • The Supreme Court of India has set a hearing for May 5, 2025, to consider five petitions questioning the constitutionality of the Waqf Act, 2025.
  • The Act, which took effect on April 8 after presidential assent on April 5, alters Waqf governance by permitting non-Muslim members in councils and restricting new Waqfs to Muslims practicing for five years.
  • Petitioners, including political parties and Muslim bodies, argue the amendments infringe on religious freedoms protected under Articles 25 and 26 by interfering with Muslim religious endowments and management.
  • On April 17, the Centre assured the Court it would not denotify any existing Waqf properties, including 'waqf by user,' nor make appointments to Waqf bodies until the next hearing to avoid prejudice.
  • The Court granted the Centre one week to respond and indicated it may issue an interim order balancing equities on contentious provisions affecting Waqf administration and property status.
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https://ummid.com/ broke the news in on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
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