SaralnamaIndia's Supreme Court stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The law aimed to change how Muslim-donated properties are governed. The court halted the government's power to determine if a property is waqf. It also scrapped the rule requiring waqf donors to be practicing Muslims for 5 years. Non-Muslim members on waqf boards were limited. The court suggested appointing Muslim CEOs for these boards. The law faced criticism from Muslim groups and opposition parties. India has over 872,000 waqf properties, with many in legal disputes or unclear status. The case reached the top court in early April after parliament passed the law. (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 16:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- India 's Supreme Court stayed key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025
- The law aimed to change how Muslim-donated properties are governed
- The court halted the government's power to determine if a property is waqf