Six BJP-Ruled States Back New Waqf Law in Supreme Court Amid Controversy

Six BJP-ruled states—Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Assam—have approached the Supreme Court to defend the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The states argue that the law ensures transparency and effective administration of Waqf properties while...

Six BJP-ruled states—Haryana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Assam—have approached the Supreme Court to defend the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The states argue that the law ensures transparency and effective administration of Waqf properties while addressing long-standing issues like incomplete property surveys and irregular records. The move counters nearly 65 petitions challenging the Act’s validity, filed by opposition leaders, religious groups, and activists. Petitioners claim the amendments violate constitutional rights related to equality, religious freedom, and minority protections. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear the case on April 16. Supporters of the Act highlight its potential to streamline Waqf property management and benefit underprivileged Muslims. Critics see it as discriminatory and a threat to minority rights, fueling heated debates nationwide. Source: Economic Times, Indian Express, Rediff