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Waqf Amendment Act: Supreme Court stays certain provisions, Congress' Imran Pratapgarhi says ‘will continue to fight’

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India stayed key provisions of the 2025 Waqf Act, including those regulating Waqf creation and property encroachment decisions.
The stay followed multiple petitions by opposition parties and Muslim organisations challenging the law's constitutionality and alleged discrimination against the Muslim community.
The Court temporarily suspended the rule requiring individuals to be Muslim practitioners for a minimum of five years before establishing a Waqf, pending clearer guidelines from States, and also put on hold the provisions that allowed government officials to unilaterally determine encroachment on Waqf properties.
Chief Justice BR Gavai emphasized that allowing the collector to unilaterally decide on rights conflicts with the doctrine of separation of powers, highlighting the importance of preventing misuse of authority.
The interim order limits non-Muslim representation on Waqf boards, offers temporary relief to petitioners, and leaves other provisions effective, indicating ongoing legal scrutiny and political tensions.

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