The Supreme Court asked the Centre if Muslims would be allowed to be part of Hindu religious trusts; to continue hearing pleas 2 p.m. on April 17

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (April 16, 2025) proposed to order that the properties declared as waqf including “waqf by user” won’t be de-notified but the Centre opposed the suggestion and sought a hearing before such a directive. 

The top court also asked the Centre if Muslims would be allowed to be part of Hindu religious trusts. The top court also expressed concern over the violence that followed the law’s enactment and said it was disturbing when it was seized of the matters.

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The top court will continue hearing on pleas challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 at 2 p.m. on April 17.

The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on April 3, 2025, with 288 members supporting it and 232 against it, and in the Rajya Sabha on April 4 2025, with 128 members voting in favour and 95 opposing.