Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:21am on 17 Apr 2025,Thursday India
The Supreme Court of India, while hearing petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, raised key concerns over two major changes: removal of the 'waqf by user' provision and the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards. The court warned that derecognizing long-practiced religious sites without documents could lead to widespread issues, especially with historic mosques. It also questioned the rationale behind allowing non-Muslims in Waqf management, asking if the reverse would be acceptable for Hindu trusts. The Centre defended the amendments, stating they were passed after full parliamentary debate. Further hearings are expected. (PC: OpIndia)
