The petitions, filed by opposition parties, religious organizations, and NGOs, have sparked a nationwide debate on minority rights, religious freedom, and the constitutional limits of legislative power. In a significant development, the Union Government<\/strong> has also filed a caveat<\/strong>, requesting the Court to hear its arguments before passing any order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are the 10 key points<\/strong> to understand the issue ahead of the crucial hearing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier this month, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha after intense parliamentary debate. Today at 2 PM, the Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments related to the constitutionality of the amended law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Supreme Court had previously clarified that it does not interfere in the legislative domain. However, it agreed to hear these petitions, citing their relevance to constitutional rights<\/strong>, particularly the Right to Equality<\/strong> and Freedom of Religion<\/strong> under the Indian Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Petitioners include major political parties such as the Congress<\/strong>, RJD<\/strong>, AAP<\/strong>, DMK<\/strong>, TMC<\/strong>, YSR Congress<\/strong>, and CPI<\/strong>. Religious bodies like the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind<\/strong>, All India Muslim Personal Law Board<\/strong>, and several NGOs have also approached the Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Six BJP-governed states<\/strong> \u2014 Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Maharashtra, and Uttarakhand<\/strong> \u2014 have filed applications in the Supreme Court requesting to be impleaded in the case, expressing their interest in defending the new law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The petitions argue that the amended law is arbitrary<\/strong>, discriminatory<\/strong>, and unconstitutional<\/strong>, demanding either its complete annulment or a stay on its implementation. Some petitioners claim the law unfairly targets the Muslim community and undermines their religious autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi<\/strong> filed a petition stating that the amendment weakens the protections historically granted to Waqf properties. He claims the law is discriminatory<\/strong>, as it dilutes safeguards for Muslim religious assets while keeping them intact for other religions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan<\/strong> argued in his petition that the inclusion of non-Muslim members<\/strong> in Waqf Boards violates Article 14 (Right to Equality)<\/strong>, as it lacks any rational nexus with the administration of Muslim religious properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Centre contends that the amendment is administrative<\/strong>, not religious. It states that Waqf properties have seen widespread mismanagement and misuse, with negligible benefits reaching the intended poor and marginalized Muslims, especially women and children<\/strong>. The law aims to introduce accountability and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The government claims the law is the result of wide consultations<\/strong>, including with non-Muslim minorities, and that it has been reviewed by a Joint Parliamentary Committee<\/strong>. Several suggested amendments were incorporated before the law was passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new Waqf law has triggered protests across the country<\/strong>, with violent clashes reported in states like West Bengal<\/strong>, where three people lost their lives and many were displaced during demonstrations. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee<\/strong> has publicly stated her government will not implement the amended Waqf law in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the Supreme Court begins deliberations, the case is set to become a landmark moment in the ongoing debate over minority rights<\/strong>, secularism<\/strong>, and state control over religious properties<\/strong> in India. The nation now awaits whether the judiciary will uphold or strike down the contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By – Shubhendra Singh Rajawat New Delhi, April 16, 2025 \u2014 The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the constitutional validity of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. 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\n\n\n\n2. Legislative vs Judicial Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n3. Who Filed the Petitions?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n4. BJP-ruled States Seek Inclusion in Proceedings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n5. Grounds of Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n6. Owaisi\u2019s Objection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n7. AAP’s Argument<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n8. Government\u2019s Stand<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n9. Consultation and Process<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n10. Nationwide Protests and Unrest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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