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Next Chief Justice BR Gavai's Bench To Hear Waqf Law Challenges: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice BR Gavai on May 15.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Participates In 'Lights Off' Protest Against Waqf Law
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday participated in the 'switching off lights' protest called by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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"Interim Stay Against…": Centre Defends Waqf Act In Supreme Court
The government on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on implementation of the new Waqf laws while challenges to it are being heard by the Supreme Court.
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Muslim Law Board Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pauses Waqf Bill Protests
As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the "controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days starting April 23, the statement said.
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Top Court Raps Petitioner Over "Unsubstantiated" Plea On Bengal Violence
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up a petitioner for his "unsubstantiated" claims in a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into the violence in West Bengal over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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Amid Violence Over Waqf In Bengal, BJP Begins Outreach In Northeast
Amid ongoing protests by the Congress and Trinamool Congress against the amended Waqf law in Bengal, the Tripura unit of the ruling BJP has announced a statewide counter-campaign to raise public awareness, especially among the minority Muslim communi
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10,000 Gathered, Cop's Pistol Snatched: Bengal's Waqf Violence Report
The police was up against a crowd of around 10,000 people as violence broke out in Bengal last week over the amended Waqf law, the West Bengal government has told the High Court.
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No Waqf Appointments, No Change In Status For Now: Centre To Top Court
The government has told the Supreme Court there will be "no Waqf appointments... and no change in status (of Waqf lands)" till the next hearing of petitions challenging the changes to laws governing administration of Muslim charitable properties.
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West Bengal Police Forms Special Team To Probe Murshidabad Violence
West Bengal Police has constituted a nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad district, officials said on Wednesday.
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Supreme Court Considers Interim Stay On Parts Of Waqf Act, Centre Pushes Back
The Supreme Court's intention to issue an interim order on the amended Waqf law was put on hold at the last minute today after the Centre and the states requested more time to marshal their arguments on three points the court raised.
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6 BJP-Ruled States Move Supreme Court To Support New Waqf Law
In a significant development, six BJP-ruled states including Madhya Pradesh and Assam have approached the Supreme Court to support the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Challenges To Waqf Law To Be Heard By Supreme Court Today: 10 Points
A bunch of petitions challenging the amended Waqf law -- meant to govern how Muslim charitable properties are managed -- will be heard by the Supreme Court today. Six BJP-ruled states that intend to defend the law, have sought to join in.
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Himanta Sarma Says Won't Allow Waqf Rallies, Asks Protesters To Go To Court
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hardened his stance on protests against the amended Waqf law today, saying his government would not allow any protest or demonstration.
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"Want Permanent Central Forces Camp": Riot-Hit Bengal Families Still Shaken
Days after a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad took a violent turn, leading to three deaths and destroying properties of many, residents of the affected areas are now picking up the pieces
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Judge Cites BR Ambedkar's "Interest Of Nation" Remark Amid Waqf Protests
In his address on the 134th Birth Anniversary of BR Ambedkar in Delhi, Justice Gavai also spoke about BR Ambedkar's views on the power balance between the Centre and states.
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Next Chief Justice BR Gavai's Bench To Hear Waqf Law Challenges: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice BR Gavai on May 15.
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Asaduddin Owaisi Participates In 'Lights Off' Protest Against Waqf Law
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday participated in the 'switching off lights' protest called by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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"Interim Stay Against…": Centre Defends Waqf Act In Supreme Court
The government on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on implementation of the new Waqf laws while challenges to it are being heard by the Supreme Court.
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Muslim Law Board Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pauses Waqf Bill Protests
As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the "controversial amendments" to the Waqf Act for three days starting April 23, the statement said.
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Top Court Raps Petitioner Over "Unsubstantiated" Plea On Bengal Violence
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up a petitioner for his "unsubstantiated" claims in a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into the violence in West Bengal over the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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Amid Violence Over Waqf In Bengal, BJP Begins Outreach In Northeast
Amid ongoing protests by the Congress and Trinamool Congress against the amended Waqf law in Bengal, the Tripura unit of the ruling BJP has announced a statewide counter-campaign to raise public awareness, especially among the minority Muslim communi
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10,000 Gathered, Cop's Pistol Snatched: Bengal's Waqf Violence Report
The police was up against a crowd of around 10,000 people as violence broke out in Bengal last week over the amended Waqf law, the West Bengal government has told the High Court.
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No Waqf Appointments, No Change In Status For Now: Centre To Top Court
The government has told the Supreme Court there will be "no Waqf appointments... and no change in status (of Waqf lands)" till the next hearing of petitions challenging the changes to laws governing administration of Muslim charitable properties.
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West Bengal Police Forms Special Team To Probe Murshidabad Violence
West Bengal Police has constituted a nine-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent incidents of violence in Murshidabad district, officials said on Wednesday.
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Supreme Court Considers Interim Stay On Parts Of Waqf Act, Centre Pushes Back
The Supreme Court's intention to issue an interim order on the amended Waqf law was put on hold at the last minute today after the Centre and the states requested more time to marshal their arguments on three points the court raised.
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6 BJP-Ruled States Move Supreme Court To Support New Waqf Law
In a significant development, six BJP-ruled states including Madhya Pradesh and Assam have approached the Supreme Court to support the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Challenges To Waqf Law To Be Heard By Supreme Court Today: 10 Points
A bunch of petitions challenging the amended Waqf law -- meant to govern how Muslim charitable properties are managed -- will be heard by the Supreme Court today. Six BJP-ruled states that intend to defend the law, have sought to join in.
-
Himanta Sarma Says Won't Allow Waqf Rallies, Asks Protesters To Go To Court
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hardened his stance on protests against the amended Waqf law today, saying his government would not allow any protest or demonstration.
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"Want Permanent Central Forces Camp": Riot-Hit Bengal Families Still Shaken
Days after a protest against the Waqf Amendment Act in West Bengal's Murshidabad took a violent turn, leading to three deaths and destroying properties of many, residents of the affected areas are now picking up the pieces
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Judge Cites BR Ambedkar's "Interest Of Nation" Remark Amid Waqf Protests
In his address on the 134th Birth Anniversary of BR Ambedkar in Delhi, Justice Gavai also spoke about BR Ambedkar's views on the power balance between the Centre and states.
