The Supreme Court issued an interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. It refused to stay the Act's provision for Waqf by user registration. However, it paused the clause requiring five years of Islamic practice to create a Waqf. Opposition parties welcomed the order, calling it a hold on the government's intentions. The Congress hoped for the Act to be struck down. The BJP viewed it as a positive development, saying the Act was undergoing scrutiny. JD(U) called it a setback for the Opposition. The court stated that certain challenged sections needed protection. To understand the full impact, read the complete order when available. (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 14:07 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025
- It refused to stay the Act's provision for Waqf by user registration
- However, it paused the clause requiring five years of Islamic practice to create a Waqf