Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:23pm on 22 May 2025,Thursday India
On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court deferred its interim ruling on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, amid widespread legal and public scrutiny. The Act mandates the registration of all waqf properties and removes the ‘waqf by user’ clause, prompting concerns over minority rights and religious freedoms. The government cited historical precedents to defend the law, while petitioners argued it undermines established waqf practices. The Court has asked the Union government to file a detailed response and ordered no changes to waqf property status until further notice. The next hearing is set for July 5, 2025. (PC: The Hindu)
