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.
The Central government on Friday filed its preliminary affidavit in the Supreme Court while seeking dismissal of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 as it said the law is not violative of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution
Daily life in Murshidabad has gradually resumed amid tight security following violent protests that erupted in various areas against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday expressed concerns over misuse of Waqf properties and emphasised the need for proper utilisation to benefit poor Muslims, during a press conference in Mumbai.
Alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party can never win elections alone in India, Independent MP from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, on Tuesday said that the BJP cannot challenge West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the elections and cannot form the government in the state.
Daily life in Murshidabad gradually resumed amid tight security following the violent protests that erupted in various areas against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
Earlier, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Supreme Court was "inciting religious wars" and questioned its authority, suggesting that the Parliament building should be closed if the apex court was to make laws.
The advocate stated that there was an urgent need for the deployment of paramilitary forces in the region, and immediate action was needed. Thus, he had sought appropriate directions from the top court.
Earlier, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Supreme Court was "inciting religious wars" and questioned its authority, suggesting that the Parliament building should be closed if the apex court was to make laws.