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Supreme Court Questions Key Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act 2025, Hints at Interim Stay

The Supreme Court of India raises concerns over the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, particularly the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards, de-notification of Waqf properties, and collector’s powers in disputes. A possible interim stay is expected. supreme-court-waqf-amendment-act-2025 Supreme Court Considers Stay on Key Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act 2025 New Delhi, April 17, 2025 – The Supreme Court today expressed serious concerns over several controversial provisions of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 . Among the most debated issues were the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf Boards , de-notification of Waqf properties , and the empowerment of district collectors to adjudicate Waqf disputes . A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna , alongside Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Viswanathan , indicated the possibility of an interim stay on select provisions of the law. The matter will be heard again tomorrow at 2 PM. Key Issues Raised in Supreme...