Law

Spirit of decision favours democratic India: Kiren Rijiju hails SC's order on Waqf Act

IANS | September 15, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, saying the spirit of the verdict was in favour of "democratic India" and assured that the Centre would re-examine the provision requiring five years of practising Islam for the creation of Waqf.

SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act in entirety

IANS | September 15, 2025 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in entirety, observing that a statute carries a presumption of constitutionality and can be stayed only in the rarest case.

SC to deliver verdict today on plea challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

IANS | September 15, 2025 6:42 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) A Supreme Court Bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai is set to pronounce its decision on Monday regarding a stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, a legislation that has drawn sharp criticism from petitioners but is staunchly defended by the Union government as a measure to curb misuse of Waqf properties and enhance transparency in their administration.