Supreme Court to Hear Pleas on New Waqf Law Today

Case to Be Heard by Bench Led by New CJI D.Y. Gavai

The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the new Waqf law today. The matter will be taken up by a bench headed by newly appointed Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Gavai. The law has faced criticism over alleged encroachments on property rights and religious freedoms.

Today, the Supreme Court will resume hearing on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The case will be heard by Chief Justice B.R. Gawai and Justice Augustine George Masih. Earlier, the case was being heard by a bench of former CJI Sanjeev Khanna, who retired on May 13.

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On April 17, the Supreme Court indicated that it is considering a stay on some provisions of the controversial Waqf Act, 2025. These include the principle of 'Waqf-by-user', representation of non-Muslims in Waqf boards, and powers given to the Collector to change the status of disputed Waqf land.

Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said that usually we do not stay any law unless there are exceptional circumstances, and this case seems to be an exception. He expressed concern that if 'Waqf-by-User' is de-notified, it could have serious consequences. Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and KV Vishwanathan were also present in this hearing.