The Supreme Court continued hearing constitutional challenges to the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, with petitioners raising objections to how the law affects Muslim charitable property held in waqf trusts.
Multiple petitions before the bench question whether provisions of the amended statute comply with constitutional guarantees, particularly around religious endowments and community governance of waqf assets. Waqf properties across India fund mosques, schools, and social services under trustees appointed under existing law.
Parliament passed the amendment amid debate over government oversight of waqf boards and registration of properties. Opponents argue the changes erode autonomy over religious assets, while supporters contend tighter regulation prevents encroachment and mismanagement.
As hearings proceed, the court is examining the balance between state authority and religious property rights. The outcome could shape how millions of acres of waqf land and buildings are administered, audited, and protected from transfer or dispute in the years ahead.
Religious organisations and legal scholars have filed intervening petitions arguing varied interpretations of waqf law under the Constitution. The bench is expected to hear additional counsel before scheduling a judgment on interim relief or stay applications.
Waqf boards manage charitable endowments that fund religious and educational institutions across India. Petitioners before the Supreme Court argue the 2025 amendment shifts control toward government overseers in ways that infringe community property rights.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_re:_Waqf_(Amendment)_Act_2025