Archive · 23 May 2025
Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Waqf Act Amendment
The Supreme Court is deciding if a new law about waqf properties is fair.
This law says only Muslims who follow Islamic rules can donate land for waqf.
Some people worry the government could take over properties that were not officially registered, possibly affecting the community.
The government says the law helps prevent misuse and ensures things are done correctly, following the Muslim rules of conduct.
The court heard both sides and will make a decision later on.
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 after arguments.
The government stated that the requirement of being a practicing Muslim aligns with the Muslim Personal Law.
Petitioners expressed concerns that the new law could allow the government to take over unregistered 'waqf by user' properties.
The Rajasthan government stated that 'waqf by user' wasn't mentioned in the 1923 Waqf Act.
The new law's purpose is to curb misuse of properties and ensure proper registration.
- Who
- Centre and petitioners
- What
- Arguments and concerns over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Supreme Court
- Why
- Arguments were presented to the Supreme Court regarding the validity and implications of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 to ensure proper usage of waqf properties.
Petitioners
Government and Supporters
Waqf Property Registration
Petitioners
The new law could allow the government to seize unregistered 'waqf by user' properties, punishing the community.
Government and Supporters
The new law aims to curb misuse of waqf properties and ensure proper registration, protecting against misappropriation.
Religious Freedom
Petitioners
Interference in waqf management violates the constitutional right of religious denominations to manage their institutions.
Government and Supporters
The new law aligns with Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) and is necessary for the proper administration of waqf properties.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Act
- Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
- Verdict Status
- Reserved its verdict
- Eligibility Criteria
- Practising Muslim for five years
- Relevant Law
- Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937
- Key Finding
- 'Waqf by user' term not in 1923 Act