While interim order has sparked hope among some, others like All India Muslim Personal Law Board & Jamaat-e-Islami Hind have decided to continue movement against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
If legislature finds that 'waqf by user' has led to massive encroachments & seeks to delete the provision, such an amendment cannot be considered arbitrary, SC says.
The top court has paused certain provisions of the Act which sparked nationwide protests highlighting that they might lead to 'arbitrary' use of power.
Haragobindo and Chandan, were among three people killed in the communal violence that broke out during protests over Waqf (Amendment) Act in the Muslim-majority district in April.
Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioner described the law as a 'complete departure from historical legal and constitutional principles'.
Making opening argument on behalf of Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells SC that state waqf boards discharge secular functions, unlike Hindu endowment boards.
CJI Gavai told petitioners challenging Waqf Act amendments that, for interim relief, they must make out ‘very strong, glaring case; otherwise, presumption of constitutionality will be there’.
As soon as the pleas came up for hearing Friday, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, objected and said there can’t be 'endless' pleas challenging the Waqf Act.
Dubey last month launched broadside against SC while it was hearing pleas against Waqf Act. SC said the statements were aimed at scandalising and lowering court's authority.
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