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Business Standard
13 hours ago
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- Business Standard
SC declines plea seeking transfer of Waqf Act petition from Delhi HC
A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said that courts are increasingly being used for generating newspaper headlines rather than genuine legal redress Press Trust of India New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking transfer of a petition challenging the 1995 Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the apex court. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said that courts are increasingly being used for generating newspaper headlines rather than genuine legal redress. The bench, which also comprised Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, made sharp remarks while hearing a transfer petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petition sought to move his challenge to various provisions of the Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court. "This issue is already pending before this court. Why do you want more petitions," the CJI asked at the outset. The bench noted that an earlier bench led by then CJI Sanjiv Khanna had already set a clear timeline for admitting such challenges. The court had also permitted fresh petitioners to file intervention applications in the ongoing batch of 11 petitions challenging similar provisions of the Act. Appearing in person, Upadhyay argued, "I was the first person to challenge this," insisting that his petition was the one that drew public attention to the alleged "land grab" by waqf boards involving over 40 lakh acres. "You are always the first. What is the hurry to rush to court? Only after seeing the newspapers? Petitions are nowadays being filed only for the newspapers," the CJI said. "We are not inclined to entertain the prayer." Upadhyay's writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenges the constitutional validity of Sections 4 to 9 and Section 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said that these provisions are arbitrary and violate fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 21, 25, and 27 of the Constitution. A similar challenge to the Waqf Act and its 2025 amendments is already pending before the Supreme Court, where a batch of petitions is being heard.
News18
21 hours ago
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- News18
SC rejects plea to transfer Waqf Act petition from Delhi HC
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking transfer of a petition challenging the 1995 Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the apex court. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said that courts are increasingly being used for generating newspaper headlines rather than genuine legal redress. The bench, which also comprised Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, made sharp remarks while hearing a transfer petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petition sought to move his challenge to various provisions of the Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court. 'This issue is already pending before this court. Why do you want more petitions," the CJI asked at the outset. The bench noted that an earlier bench led by then CJI Sanjiv Khanna had already set a clear timeline for admitting such challenges. The court had also permitted fresh petitioners to file intervention applications in the ongoing batch of 11 petitions challenging similar provisions of the Act. Appearing in person, Upadhyay argued, 'I was the first person to challenge this," insisting that his petition was the one that drew public attention to the alleged 'land grab" by waqf boards involving over 40 lakh acres. 'We are not inclined to entertain the prayer." Upadhyay's writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenges the constitutional validity of Sections 4 to 9 and Section 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said that these provisions are arbitrary and violate fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 21, 25, and 27 of the Constitution. A similar challenge to the Waqf Act and its 2025 amendments is already pending before the Supreme Court, where a batch of petitions is being heard. PTI SJK KVK KVK view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 23:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Congress, other parties criticizing new Waqf law want to keep Muslims as vote bank: Kiren Rijiju
Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress and other parties of exploiting Muslims as a vote bank by opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act. He defends the Act, emphasizing its aim to empower the Muslim community and ensure proper management of Waqf properties for their welfare. Rijiju asserts the government's commitment to justice for all, dismissing claims of unconstitutionality. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has alleged that the basic purpose of the Congress and some other parties criticizing the Waqf (Amendment) Act is to keep Muslims as their vote bank, and asserted that the Modi government believes in "appeasement to none, justice to all".With the Supreme Court in May reserving interim orders on three key issues after hearing both sides in the Waqf case, Rijiju said he will not make any preemptive statement right now with regard to the matter which is pending in the apex court."But let us make one thing very clear. The job of Parliament is to make laws. The Supreme Court can definitely interpret it in the right way," Rijiju told PTI Videos in an interview."We are very confident that whatever we have done is as per law and as per the provisions and spirit of the Constitution. I am very confident that the role of Parliament will not be taken away," he AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi 's criticism of the new Waqf law, Rijiju said he doesn't want to criticize Owaisi for his opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Act because he made the remarks against the legislation out of compulsion."The main problem is what I tell you. Some of these leaders, including the Congress party, have treated the Muslims as a vote bank. When you start taking and making a community as a vote bank, then you become irrational."Then you put them into one bracket, that good or bad doesn't matter, they will all be rhetorical," the minister those who criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, are only trying to keep the Muslims poor and ensure that they remain as their vote bank."Our thinking is opposite to that. Ours is appeasement to none, justice to all," Rijiju are many within the Muslim community, lots of groups, women, children and backward communities who have not gotten any benefit out of the Waqf properties, the minister told PTI on Friday."So, India's Waqf properties you know very well are the highest number of Waqf properties in the world. More than 9,70,000 Waqf properties are there which must be put into use for the purpose for which those properties were created," Rijiju pointed out that under the provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, "we are to handle through the mutawallis and the waqf boards proper management for the welfare of the Muslim community, especially the poor.""These (Congress and some other leaders) people know that if the Muslim community becomes better, prosperous then they will be more educated, have more understanding and they will not be the main vote bank for anybody," Rijiju said."So, the basic purpose of Congress and some of the other leaders criticizing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill is to make Muslims as their vote bank and to keep them poor all the time," he said."Otherwise, tell me one reason why they should oppose the Waqf (Amendment) Bill? On a rational basis, they cannot," he the Collector being given more powers under the new law, Rijiju said, "We are making the rules, now it's in the final stage. There is no final authority to any officer. It is only responsibility being given to certain officers. If there are disputes between the government lands and the private, the collector has to decide, but the appeal has to be made to an officer which is higher than the collector. Otherwise, what is the job of the collectors? Collectors are there for revenue purposes primarily.""So, if you don't trust collectors, then who do you trust?" he its observation on the presumption of constitutionality in favour of the law, the Supreme Court in May reserved interim orders on three key issues after hearing both sides in the waqf Centre has strongly defended the Act, saying waqf by its very nature was a secular concept and can't be stayed given the presumption of constitutionality in its though waqf was an Islamic concept, it was not an essential part of Waqf (Amendment) Act was passed by Parliament in April and subsequently came into force through a government the BJP-led NDA had rallied in support of the Bill, the opposition INDIA bloc united in opposing Muslim bodies and opposition MPs had moved the Supreme Court against the law, which the ruling alliance has described as a force for transparency and empowerment of backward Muslims and women from the community. The Opposition has slammed it as unconstitutional and claimed that it infringes on the rights of Muslims.
Mint
7 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Pahalgam terror attack Modi Govt's ‘security lapse': Owaisi slams Centre – ‘focus on external threats'
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for the security lapse in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were killed in a terror attack on April 22. The Hyderabad Member of Parliament (MP) also took potshots at Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over his recent comments that he takes responsibility for the "security failure" in the terror attack. "Pahalgam is a successful example of the Modi government's security lapse," Owaisi said, addressing a public meeting organised at Bodhan town in Telangana on Wednesday night to protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. 'Revenge should be taken for Pahalgam. Continue Operation Sindoor. We will question you until those four terrorists who killed the 26 Indians by asking for their religion are caught and killed,' Owaisi said. Owaisi, who was part of India's delegation that travelled to foreign countries after Operation Sindoor, questioned the Union government on its 'inability' to find those behind the Pahalgam terror attack. 'You can know there are Bangladeshis and Rohingyas in Bihar in the name of electoral roll revision. But you had no information on how four terrorists could be in Pahalgam,' Owaisi asked. Slamming J&K L-G Sinha for taking responsibility almost three months after the incident, Owaisi said he should rather 'quit from his post.' In a recent interview with TOI, Sinha, who has completed five years in office, said what happened in Pahalgam was very unfortunate, calling it a security failure. 'Innocent people were brutally killed. I take full responsibility for the incident, which was undoubtedly a security failure. The common belief here has been that terrorists do not target tourists. The location where the attack took place is an open meadow. There is no facility or room for security forces to be present there,' Sinha told TOI. Owaisi also said the alleged incidents of demolishing houses, running bulldozers and "snatching away mosques" are not good for the country. At a time when China is expanding its influence in Bangladesh, he regretted that some in the country talk about things like demolitions and bulldozers. Innocent people were brutally killed. I take full responsibility for the incident, which was undoubtedly a security failure. Owaisi said he wants to tell the BJP leaders that the country faces threats from China and Pakistan. "You pay attention to those who pose a threat to the country. What are you doing inside the country? " he asked.
News18
7 days ago
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- News18
Owaisi Demands ‘Revenge' For Pahalgam Attack, Calls For Continuation Of Operation Sindoor
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Taking a swipe at the central government over the attack, Owaisi said that Pahalgam is a successful example of the Modi government's security lapse. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said "revenge" should be taken for the Pahalgam terror attack and that Operation Sindoor should be continued. Addressing a public meeting organised at Bodhan town in Telangana on Wednesday night to protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, he alleged that the Pahalgam terror attack is an example of PM Modi government's security lapse. He took potshots at Jammu and Kashmir Governor Manoj Sinha over his reported comments that he takes responsibility for the "security failure" of the Pahalgam terror attack. Sinha is taking responsibility almost three months after the incident. He should quit his post if he was responsible for it, Owaisi said. Apparently referring to the Centre, the AIMIM president said, "Revenge should be taken for Pahalgam. Continue Operation Sindoor. We will question you until those four terrorists who killed the 26 Indians by asking for their religion are caught and killed". "Pahalgam is a successful example of the Modi government's security lapse," he said. Owaisi also said the alleged incidents of demolishing houses, running bulldozers and "snatching away mosques" are not good for the country. At a time when China is expanding its influence in Bangladesh, he regretted that some in the country talk about things like demolitions and bulldozers. Owaisi said he wants to tell the BJP leaders that the country faces a threat from China and Pakistan. "You pay attention to those who pose a threat to the country. What are you doing inside the country," he asked? Hitting out at the Modi government over the Waqf law, Owaisi said it is a "black law". view comments First Published: July 17, 2025, 07:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
