The recently enacted Waqf Amendment Act has triggered a legal uproar, with a wave of petitions—around 15 so far—filed in the Supreme Court challenging its validity. The top court is expected to take up the matter for hearing on April 15.
Several prominent political parties and organizations have raised strong objections to the amendment, including the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, and Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama.
In a strategic move to safeguard the legislation, the central government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court, urging that no interim stay be granted without first allowing it to present its arguments.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has officially notified the implementation of the Waqf Amendment Act. The law, passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha following intense debate and voting, recently received presidential assent, making it officially enforceable.
