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Supreme Court Freezes Waqf Appointments and De-Notification

18 April 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSSupreme CourtFreezes WaqfAppointments andDe-Notification18 April 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Court recorded the Union government’s Waqf commitments pending the next hearing.

Key facts

  • No Waqf-by-user property will be de-notified or changed in character.
  • No appointments to the Delhi Waqf Board either.
  • Valid until May 5, 2025.

Background

  • The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 altered Sections 9 and 14 of the 1995 Act to admit non-Muslim members; the Court wanted no drastic changes.
  • It accepted that administration has flaws and the amendments have merits.

Test yourself

1. Which Chief Justice led the Supreme Court bench that recorded the Centre's Waqf assurances in April 2025?

The bench was led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna.

2. The Waqf appointment freeze relates to amended sections of which Act?

Sections 9 and 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995 were amended.

3. The Centre's Waqf assurances to the Supreme Court hold until which hearing date?

The status quo runs until May 5, 2025.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 18 April 2025 (25 topics).

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