The Supreme Court refused to stay the Waqf law but halted specific provisions, including restrictions on who can create waqf and government authority to resolve disputes. It upheld constitutional presumption while awaiting detailed judgment on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Supreme Court, by flagging key issues, strikes a delicate balance between addressing the concerns of Muslim community and the need to carry out genuinely beneficial reforms
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, violates the promise of equality, not just by treating equals unequally, but by doing so based on entrenched religious stereotypes
Directs government to ensure a legally compliant appointment within four months, allowing the interim CEO, Shaik Liyakat Hussain, to continue in the meantime
The Minorities Welfare Department on Saturday (November 30) issued a Government Order, withdrawing the GO issued in October last year, constituting the Waqf Board. The then government of YSR Congress Party had constituted the 11-member Waqf Board following a High Court order
Congress is trying to stall the Waqf Board (Amendment) Bill in the name of religion though the present NDA government at the Centre is doing what previous Congress governments could not do, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay
Sources indicate that the government consulted Muslim intellectuals and organizations for suggestions on reforms before amending the Waqf Board Act, with 32-40 amendments under consideration
The petitioner contended that as per the Central government’s directions due to pandemic the Dargah in Warangal district was closed from March 22 and no money was received by them.
