Waqf Amendment Act 2025 Archives

13 Sep

Supreme Court to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf (Amendment) Act Petitions on Monday

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New Delhi, September 13: The Supreme Court will on Monday pronounce its interim order on a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which abolished the long-practiced concept of ‘waqf by user’.The law, notified on April 5, 2025, mandates that only self-owned property can be declared as waqf after verification of ownership and inheritance rights. It also allows state governments to nominate members from Shia and Sunni communities, as well as representatives from backward classes, to Waqf Boards, and introduces new rules regarding the Waqf Council.A Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice…

04 Jul

Centre Notifies Waqf Management Rules Amid Ongoing SC Challenge to Amendment Act

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New Delhi, July 4 — The Centre has notified the ‘Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025’, even as the Supreme Court continues to deliberate on the constitutional validity of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. The rules, issued under Section 108B of the amended Waqf Act, aim to digitize and streamline waqf property administration across India.While the Waqf Amendment Act itself was notified on April 8, 2025, a batch of petitions challenging it remains pending before the apex court. The Supreme Court, having reserved its verdict on May 22, is expected to pronounce a judgment later this month.…

10 Apr

SC to Hear 10 Petitions Challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 16

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New Delhi, April 10, 2025: The Supreme Court will on April 16 hear a batch of 10 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Act, which came into force on April 8, is facing stiff opposition from several political leaders, civil rights groups, and religious organisations.The petitions, listed as item No. 13 on the Supreme Court’s cause list, will be taken up by a Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, along with Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan.Among those who have moved the top court are AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Arshad…

08 Apr

Centre Files Supreme Court Caveat as Opposition Mounts Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

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NEW DELHI, April 9, 2025 — The Centre on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking to be heard before any stay is granted on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following a flurry of petitions challenging its constitutional validity. The move comes amid mounting opposition from political parties and Muslim organisations, who claim the law infringes on religious freedom.By filing the caveat, the government aims to prevent the possibility of an ex-parte interim stay. The Supreme Court is expected to take up the matter on April 15, as per the computer-generated listing.On Monday, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv…

07 Apr

Supreme Court to Consider Urgent Hearing on Pleas Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

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New Delhi, April 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider urgent listing of multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent from Droupadi Murmu on April 5.Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud responded after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, mentioned the matter for immediate hearing. “All the matters will be placed before me in the afternoon,” said CJI Chandrachud, advising lawyers to follow listing procedures already in place.Nearly a dozen petitions have been filed so far, with more expected as backlash intensifies. Among the petitioners are the All…

06 Apr

Nadda Clarifies Waqf Law Intent, Emphasizes BJP’s Growth on Foundation Day

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New Delhi, April 6, 2025 — BJP President JP Nadda clarified on Sunday that the central government does not seek control over Waqf Boards but only aims to ensure lawful management that benefits the Muslim community through education, healthcare, and employment.Speaking at the BJP headquarters in Delhi during the party’s 46th foundation day celebrations, Nadda addressed concerns arising from the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He emphasized that the new law demands accountability and adherence to rules from those overseeing Waqf properties.“We do not seek to control the Waqf Board,” Nadda said. “We only ask that those operating it…