Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:51am on 17 Apr 2025,Thursday India
On April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of India resumed hearings on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The controversial legislation, which seeks to reform the governance and management of Waqf properties, has sparked widespread protests and political backlash. Opponents—including Congress, AIMIM, and CPI—argue that the Act violates minority rights and centralizes control over religious endowments. Protests in West Bengal, Tripura, and other states have led to violence and public outcry. The case is being closely followed due to its far-reaching impact on religious freedoms and minority autonomy. (PC: PTI)
