Supreme Court Delays Hearing on Waqf Act Challenges
The Supreme Court has pushed back hearings on petitions questioning the validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The parties have been asked to finish their written arguments by December 31, 2026. The court plans to hear the challenges from January 21 next year, and the petitions seek to strike down certain provisions of the law.
Context
Context: The Waqf Act changes how Waqf properties, which are lands given for religious and charitable purposes, are managed. Waqf boards look after these properties, so the case affects many institutions and communities.
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