The Supreme Court is likely to pass an interim order on Thursday concerning the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following petitions filed by multiple parties, both supporting and opposing the contentious legislation.
Represented by Advocate Suleman Khan, the SP leader argues the amendments violate fundamental rights, particularly the removal of "Waqf by user," induction of non-Muslim members into Waqf councils, and a five-year embargo for Muslims.
Jammu and Kashmir Congress President Tariq Hameed Karra on Friday condemned the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the Parliament and alleged that the BJP wants to create a divide among Muslims.
AIMIM chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday criticised Modi government's proposed Waqf bill, questioning the mandatory inclusion of two non-Muslim members in the central Waqf Council.