Indian SC to consider listing for urgent hearing of petitions against Waqf law

India’s Supreme Court will consider urgent hearings on petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which regulates Muslim religious properties. The law, recently approved by Parliament and signed by President Murmu, faces opposition from Muslim organizations and opposition parties who claim it infringes on religious freedoms. The government defends it as promoting transparency and accountability. Multiple petitions including from MP Asaduddin Owaisi and Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind are pending review.READ FULL