Waqf assets are inalienable Islamic endowments used for religious and social services; India has over 870,000 registered waqf properties. The 2025 Waqf (Amendment) Act is challenged in a consolidated Supreme Court petition (W.P.(C) No.269/2025) led by Asaduddin Owaisi. Petitioners seek a stay on denotifying waqf-by-user lands, non-Muslim board appointments, and collectors’ powers. The Court proposed interim measures to protect existing waqfs, allow investigations without changing status, and permit limited non-Muslim membership. The dispute raises constitutional issues on religious autonomy, equality, federalism and minority rights, with calls for safeguards and transparency.
