Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Waqf (Amendment) Act on May 20

The Supreme Court will hear petitions on May 20 seeking interim relief against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

The court will consider whether to grant a stay on key issues, including waqf by user, nomination of non-Muslims to Waqf bodies, and identification of government land as waqf.

The petitions claim the amendment discriminates against Muslims, while several BJP-ruled States support the law, citing administrative concerns. The Centre has assured the Court it will not enforce the law until the hearing.