The Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
The new law amended the Waqf Act, 1995, to address the regulation of Waqf properties, that is, religious endowments or properties dedicated exclusively for religious or charitable purposes under Islamic law.
A slew of petitions were filed challenging the amendment’s validity, although the Court has indicated that it will only confine to hearing five petitioners.
According to the petitioners, the amendment amounts to discrimination against Muslims and unwarranted interference in Islamic religious affairs and the management of waqf properties.
The Union…