SaralnamaWhat the Supreme Court will rule on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025's Constitutional validity in New Delhi. The Act, passed in, faced opposition from RJD, AAP, YSRCP, and Muslim groups who claim it violates minority rights. The government defends it as necessary for Waqf property management. Key changes include more central oversight of state Waqf Boards, digitisation of properties, and non-Muslim representation on boards. The Bill passed with 288 votes in Lok Sabha and 128 in Rajya Sabha. BJP leaders Amit Shah and Kiren Rijiju supported it, while INDIA bloc opposed. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka rejected the Act. Protests occurred in Delhi, Lucknow, Kolkata, Malappuram, and Patna. The SC will decide if the Act violates religious autonomy. (Updated 15 Sep 2025, 08:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- What the Supreme Court will rule on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025's Constitutional validity in New Delhi
- The Act, passed in, faced opposition from RJD, AAP, YSRCP, and Muslim groups who claim it violates minority rights
- The government defends it as necessary for Waqf property management