Overview

• The Supreme Court, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, is scrutinizing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, focusing on interim relief for three contentious provisions.
• The Union government assured the court it will not enforce the law’s disputed measures, including waqf-by-user and non-Muslim board appointments, pending further orders.
• Petitioners argue the amendments violate minority rights, enabling executive control over waqf properties and undermining religious autonomy.
• The Centre defends the law as a necessary regulatory reform, asserting waqf administration involves secular aspects and is not an essential religious practice.
• The Kerala government has joined petitioners opposing the Act, while six BJP-ruled states support its constitutionality, citing misuse of waqf provisions.