Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 02:40am on 16 Apr 2025,Wednesday India
On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India will examine 73 petitions questioning the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The petitioners argue that the amended law infringes on citizens' fundamental rights, particularly property rights, and unfairly targets the Muslim community by enabling unchecked state control over Waqf properties. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will preside over the hearings. The Centre maintains that the amendments ensure transparency and better governance. The case has sparked national debate over religious freedom, minority rights, and government authority. (PC: PTI)
