Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:00pm on 21 May 2025,Wednesday India
The Centre told the Supreme Court that Waqf is “not an essential part of Islam” while defending the Waqf Amendment Act. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said, “Waqf is for charity and a Waqf board only discharges secular functions.” He added, “Having 2 non-Muslims, what will it change? It is not touching any religious activity.” The Centre said the law ensures public land is not misused. Petitioners, however, argued that the Act could let the government take over Waqf land unfairly. Kapil Sibal said, “Waqf is about my property. Now that very property is taken away.” The court will continue hearing the case. (PC: NDTV)
