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Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the Waqf Act on May 20
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear on May 20, for the purpose of interim relief, a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Vijay's TVK files counter to Centre's reply in pleas against Waqf Act
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Actor Vijay's political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazagham (TVK) has filed a rejoinder application in response to the Central government's reply against a batch of pleas filed in the Supreme Court -- all challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
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SC dismisses PIL seeking SIT probe on violent protests in Murshidabad over
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A bench led by Justice Surya Kant found no reason to entertain the plea and suggested the petitioner to approach the High Court.
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SC dismisses PIL seeking SIT probe into Murshidabad violence over Waqf Act
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into violent protests over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
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Congress MP Tariq Anwar welcomes SC decision to schedule hearing of pleas
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Anwar said, "This is a good decision, we welcome it."
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Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging Waqf Act on May 15
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday scheduled the hearing of petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, for May 15 before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate BR Gavai.
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"Waqf Act will destroy Waqf Board": AIMIM chief Owaisi launches AIMPLB pro
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi participated in a symbolic protest by switching off the lights at his residence, aligning with the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's (AIMPLB) call against the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025.
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Govt opposes interim relief in petitions challenging Waqf Act, 2025
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which was recently passed by Parliament, came into effect from April 8. Soon after its enactment, a number of petitions were filed in various courts seeking a stay on the operation of the Act
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SC refuses to entertain plea by senior advocate challenging certain provis
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The senior lawyer had stated that his petition concerns other aspects of the Waqf Act, 2025, which are unrelated to issues such as 'Waqf by User' that are scheduled to be considered by the Chief Justice's bench.
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AIMPLB holds protest against Waqf Amendment Act in Kalaburagi
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Sunday held a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act in Karnataka's Kalaburagi on Sunday.
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Normalcy returns to violence-hit Murshidabad amid tight security
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Daily life in Murshidabad has gradually resumed amid tight security following violent protests that erupted in various areas against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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"Bill passed as per constitution and parliament has right to pass it": Uni
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Minister for Law Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday defended the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that it was passed in accordance with the Constitution and that Parliament has the right to pass such legislation.
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