Supreme Court to hear petitions challenging Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 on April 16

The Waqf Amendment Bill has officially become law after being passed by both houses of Parliament and receiving approval from the President. However, the legislation has sparked significant opposition from various political parties and Muslim organizations, leading them to file petitions against the bill in the Supreme Court. In response to these petitions, the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for April 16 to consider the challenges against the Waqf law.

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