Waqf Amendment Act Faces Supreme Court Challenges and Nationwide Protests

The controversial law, which received Presidential assent on April 5, 2025, has sparked legal and social opposition over alleged threats to minority rights.

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, became law after President Droupadi Murmu's approval on April 5, following intense parliamentary debates.
Opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, RJD, and AIMIM, have filed petitions in the Supreme Court, alleging that the Act undermines constitutional protections for minorities.
The Act has triggered widespread protests across India, with incidents of violence, including the torching of a BJP leader's house in Manipur, intensifying tensions.
The government defends the Act as a measure to enhance transparency and prevent misuse of Waqf properties, while critics argue it infringes on minority autonomy and religious freedoms.
Muslim organizations and civil society groups continue to organize demonstrations, with some leaders warning of broader implications for other minority communities.