🏛️ Supreme Court Hearings on Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025: Days 1–5 Summary
Day 1: April 16, 2025
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The Supreme Court began hearing petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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The Union government argued that many Muslims prefer private charity over contributions to the Waqf Board, suggesting that waqf is not an essential religious practice.
Day 2: April 17, 2025
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The Court granted the Union government seven days to respond to the petitions.
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The Union assured the Court that no new appointments would be made to the Central Waqf Council or State Waqf Boards until the next hearing.
Day 3: May 20, 2025
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Petitioners argued that activating the provisions of the amended Act would cause irreparable injury.
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The Supreme Court continued hearing arguments on the necessity of an interim stay on the Act's provisions.
Day 4: May 21, 2025
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The Union government contended that unregistered waqf properties had squandered multiple opportunities for registration and that the amended Act aims to bring clarity and prevent misuse.
Day 5: May 22, 2025
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The Solicitor General stated that the Act's provisions are not glaringly unconstitutional, and thus, an interim stay is unnecessary.
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The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on the matter after concluding the hearings.
Note: The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The forthcoming verdict will address the broader scope, implications, and necessity of interim orders related to the amended Act.
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