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Supreme Court to Hear Owaisi Plea to Extend Waqf Registration Deadline Under UMEED

Petitioners argue Section 36(10) could bar claims for unregistered waqfs, exposing endowments to legal risk after the six‑month window closed.

Overview

  • A bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai agreed to list the application seeking more time, and no extension has been granted so the registration mandate remains in force.
  • Appearing for Asaduddin Owaisi, advocate Nizam Pasha said nearly five of the six months were consumed by hearings and the September 15 ruling, leaving too little time to comply.
  • The application states the six‑month period under Sections 3B and 36(1) read with 36(10) expired on October 8, 2025, triggering concern over access to legal remedies.
  • The Supreme Court’s September 15 interim order stayed select provisions of the amended law but declined to halt the overall statute, leaving the digital registration requirement intact.
  • The Centre launched the UMEED portal on June 6 to create a geo‑tagged inventory of waqf properties, and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked that the government be informed before any relief is considered.