SC asks Centre during Waqf hearing: 'Willing to allow Muslims to be part of Hindu trusts?'

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Center if it was willing to permit Muslims to be a part of Hindu religious trusts in the wake of a flurry of petitions challenging the recent changes to the Waqf Act. AIMIM chairman Asaduddin Owaisi is among the lawmakers who have petitioned the court to overturn the modifications. The clause permitting non-Muslims to serve on Waqf boards is among the most controversial legal amendments.

Additionally, the Supreme Court noted that "undoing the waqf by users" might lead to issues. The Supreme Court noted that since many mosques were built in the 14th and 15th centuries, it was not feasible to demand deeds from them. Concerns on the Waqf Act-related violence were also voiced by the court.

"The violence that is occurring is the one extremely unsettling aspect. CJI Sanjiv Khanna stated, "The matter is before the court, and we will make a decision. Tomorrow at 2:00 PM, the Supreme Court will resume its hearing.