Waqf Act

21 May

Centre Tells SC: Waqf Not an Essential Part of Islam; Defends Inclusion of Non-Muslims in Waqf Boards

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEssential Religious Practice, Supreme Court, Waqf Act

New Delhi, May 21, 2025 – In a significant legal and constitutional development, the Central Government informed the Supreme Court that waqf, while rooted in Islamic practice, is not an essential part of Islam and thus not protected under the fundamental right to religious freedom. The submission came during hearings on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, clarified that waqf boards discharge secular functions, such as property management and financial administration, and therefore the inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards does not violate religious freedom or disrupt religious practices.The…

13 Apr

Actor Vijay Moves Supreme Court, Challenges Constitutional Validity of Waqf Act

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaSupreme Court, Vijay, Waqf Act, Waqf Board

National Times Bureau; Tamil superstar Vijay has approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act, stirring a new legal and political debate nationwide. The actor, known for his outspoken views and growing influence beyond cinema, filed a petition arguing that the Waqf Act gives "arbitrary and unchecked powers" to Waqf Boards, allowing them to claim properties without due process.Vijay’s petition states that the current provisions violate citizens’ fundamental rights, especially the right to equality and property. He specifically questions how Waqf Boards are able to list lands as Waqf properties without informing or hearing the actual…