Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:20am on 17 Apr 2025,Thursday India
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, in a key hearing on the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, urged the Centre to clarify its position on several contentious issues, including the removal of "waqf by user" and the exclusion of inter-faith board members. The CJI also noted that while misuse exists, genuine cases must not be ignored. The court questioned the removal of legal protections for waqf properties and discussed inheritance rights under the Act. Balancing both sides, the bench acknowledged some “good aspects” of the law and urged a nuanced approach. Justice Khanna retires on May 14 with 18 working days left.
