The Supreme Court Justice Augustin George Christ has made a very important remarks on the petitions filed against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 on Thursday (May 22, 2025). Justice Christ said that Islam will remain Islam anywhere. The judge said this on the argument of the Center, stating that the Scheduled Tribe Muslim community living in the tribal area does not follow Islam as it is done in the rest of the country.

According to the report of the Bar and Bench, the bench of Chief Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai and Justice Augustin George Christ has been hearing the Waqf Act case for three consecutive days. In the third day hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that under the new law, it is right to give protection to the lands of the Muslim community of Scheduled Tribes. He said that Scheduled Class people living in the tribal area have constitutional protection, which they have received due to valid reasons.

Center arguments over ST class Muslims
SG Tushar Mehta said, ‘Waqf means permanent dedication for God. Suppose I sold my land and found that the person of the Scheduled Tribe has been cheated, then the land can be refunded in this case, but the Waqf is irreversible. He said that the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) says that Muslims living in these tribal areas do not follow Islam like Muslims living in the rest of the country, they have their own cultural identity.

Justice Christ’s important comment on Islam
On this argument of SG Tushar Mehta, Justice AG Christ said, ‘Islam will remain Islam. Religion is the same anywhere. There may be a difference in cultural practices of those living in different parts. SG Mehta said, ‘I am just asking if it can be a basis for stopping the law?’

‘Land being grabbed in the name of Waqf’, said Tushar Mehta
The Solicitor General told the court that the tribal organizations have argued that they are being tortured and their land is being grabbed in the name of Waqf, is it not completely unconstitutional.

From Tuesday, the bench of the new CJI BR Gawai started hearing on the petitions filed to challenge the Waqf Amendment Act. Earlier, former Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna was looking into the matter, but before retirement, he had transferred the case to the bench of Justice BR Gawai.

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Supreme Court CJI on Waqf Amendment Act: The Supreme Court heard the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). The petitions were heard by a two -member bench headed by Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, including Justice Augustin George Christ along with CJI. While hearing the petitions, Chief Justice of India BR Gawai has drawn a Laxman Rekha, making a big comment about the constitutionality of laws passed by Parliament.

Hearing the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, the CJI told the petitioners, “There is a notion of constitutionality of laws after passing from Parliament and no law is constitutional, unless a concrete and concrete case is revealed in this regard, the courts cannot interfere in this regard.”

Central government appeals to Supreme Court

The central government has also made an appeal to the Supreme Court regarding this matter. The central government has told the Supreme Court to limit the hearing on the petitions challenging the validity of the law, including the rights of boards to de-detail the Waqf properties declared by the court, user and the deed. On behalf of the Center, Solitary General Tushar Mehta made this request before the bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Christ. However, on this demand of the central government, the petitioners’ counsel Kapil Sibal lodged an objection in the court.

Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Singhvi objected to the demand of the center

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the petitioners, opposed the argument of the Center in the court, saying, “No important law cannot be heard in pieces.” Kapil Sibal, while arguing, said, ‘The amended law violates Article 25 of the Constitution, under which people gives people the right to follow religion, to conduct and propagate religion. Therefore, we will argue on all issues. He said, “The matter should be heard to issue an interim order.”

Conference of Jamiat Ulema-E-HIND: In view of the current political background of the country, a two-day important delegation conference is scheduled to start in New Delhi on 3 and 4 May with a meeting of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s Working Committee (Working Committee). This meeting will be held tomorrow (May 3, 2025) at 11 am at the headquarters of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind under the chairmanship of Chairman Maulana Syed Arshad Madni. At the same time, after this conference, Maulana Arshad Madni will also address the press conference, President of Jamiat Ulema -e -Hind.

The president, general secretary, responsible and other representatives of all the states of the country are participating in this meeting. The important agenda of this conference includes legal conflict over the Waqf law, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, increasing hatred and tension in the country, protecting the constitution and by the Supreme Court guidelines, and by taking bulldozers on the foundation of religion on the foundation of religion.

The battle for the constitution and freedom of the country was important role

A statement has been issued by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. In the statement, Jamiat said, “Our country is a democratic country where people who believe in different religions have lived with patriotism and unity. The biggest reason for this is our constitution and it is also a historical truth that after the country got independence from slavery, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has played an important role in the construction of Constitution. Is a bright chapter.

,Jamiat considers the principle of unity in diversity,

In order to defeat the increasing hatred and communalism in the country, strengthen secularism and to make the protecting the constitution and democracy sure, the struggle at every level considers Ulema-e-Hind its duty. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind not only considers the principle of diversity in unity and unity in diversity, but has risen above religion and has been repeatedly proving the help and guidance of people on the foundation of humanity.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind considers hate and communalism as a big threat to the unity and security of the country. Peace, unity and tolerance have been the bright tradition of this country, but now some forces are bent on ending this tradition in the arrogance of power. He loves power and political selfishness than the unity of the country.

There is no place of terrorism in Islam- Maulana Arshad Madani

Terrorism near Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, irrespective of it, is a very condemnable and unacceptable work. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Maulana Arshad Madni, president of Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, said in his statement, “There is no place of terrorism in Islam and those who do so cannot be called humans. The killing of innocents is not justified in any religion and the murder of an innocent in Islam is said to be equal to the murder of the entire humanity.”

However, after this incident, the way the media of the country made a dangerous conspiracy to give it a religious color, its Maulana Madani strongly condemned and said that regardless of his life during the attack, the local people rose above religion and saved the tourists from the terrorists and brought the wounds on their back to the hospital, it is worthy of praise. This is a living evidence that the people of Kashmir are against terrorism and are supporters of peace and unity.

Consideration will be done in the conference on the situation created after the terrorist attack

In the conference, this terrorist attack and the situation arising the afternoon will be seriously discussed. The information about the new Waqf law, which is constantly coming to the media, who is struggling with the people and legal struggle, keeps coming in the media. Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind considers this law to be direct interference in unconstitutional and religious matters. He believes that this law cannot protect Waqf, but if this law is implemented then the Waqf properties of Muslims will be destroyed across the country.

The first writ petition against the Waqf law in the Supreme Court is the first- Madni

After the signature of His Majesty President, the first writ petition against this law was filed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in the Supreme Court. Among the five petitions to be heard on May 5, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind’s petition is at number one. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal will appear for the advocate of the Waqf law towards Maulana Arshad Madni, president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. During the conference, various aspects of the Waqf Act and the legal battle of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind will be discussed in detail. Apart from this, other important issues will also come under discussion and further strategy will be decided.

Supreme court hearing on new waqf act: Today, on Wednesday (April 16), amidst the protests and support across the country on the Waqf Amendment Act, this case is being held in the Supreme Court for the first time. At 2 pm, Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice K.K. The bench of V. Vishwanathan will hear the matter. A total of 72 petitions have been listed for hearing in the Supreme Court regarding the Waqf Amendment Act.

The petitioners have said that the new Waqf law is against fundamental rights like Article 14, 15 (equality), 25 (religious freedom) 26 (religious affairs) and 29 (minority rights) of the Constitution. The petitioners have also described the change in law against Article 300A i.e. the right to property.

Some major petitions filed for hearing on Waqf law in Supreme Court

• AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi
• AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan
• Maulana Arshad Madani (Jamiat Ulema chief)
• SP MP Ziaurrahman Burke
• TMC MP Mahua Moitra
• Congress MP Mohammad Javed
• All Kerala Jamiatul Ulema
• RJD MP Manoj Jha
• Indian Union Muslim League
• JDU leader Parvez Siddiqui
• Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi

Apart from these, other leaders of political parties like Congress, TMC, DMK, CPI have also filed petitions. All India Muslim Personal Law Board has also filed a petition in this matter. It has been mainly stated in all the petitions that it is a discriminatory law with Muslims. Waqf is a religious institution. Government intervention in his functioning is wrong.

Applications filed in court in support of new Waqf law

Many applications have also filed in the court in support of the Waqf Amendment Act. 7 states of India- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Assam and Chhattisgarh, have described the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 as practical, transparent and justified.

Apart from this, some tribal organizations have expressed support by describing it as a law protecting their community. He has said that due to the old law, the Waqf Board was also taking possession of the land of the Scheduled Tribes. However, this will not happen now.

The court does not give unilateral orders, so the central government filed cavity

The central government has filed a cavity in the Supreme Court. The Center has demanded to listen to its side before any order. Since the petitions opposing the Waqf Amendment Act have also been demanded to ban the law. In such a situation, the government has tried to ensure that the court should not give any unilateral order without listening to its side.

Tribal Organizations on Waqf Amendment Act: Prior to the hearing of the Waqf Amendment case in the Supreme Court, continuous applications are being filed in support of the new law. Now tribal organizations have also demanded that this law be protected by the tribals and demanded to be selected in the Supreme Court. Jai Omkar Bhilala Samaj Sangathan and Adivasi Seva Mandal institutions have filed these new applications.

Section 3E of the new Waqf Amendment Act prohibits the declaration of the land of the Scheduled Tribes people as the property of Waqf. Tribal organizations are considering it an important provision to protect the interests of their community. He says that the constitution makers were particularly concerned about the lands of tribals. As a result, such laws of all the states which ban non-tribal lands of Scheduled Tribes people.

Was being felt for a long time

Tribal organizations have said that the Waqf Act, 1995 was given uncontrolled power to the Waqf Board. There are many examples where the Waqf Board captured the tribals’ land as Waqf. The new Waqf Amendment Act made from Parliament shows the commitment of the Central Government towards the interests of tribal society. The need for such laws was being felt for a long time.

More than 20 petitions filed against the new Waqf law

It is worth mentioning that in addition to leaders of political parties like Congress, RJD, SP, TMC, DMK, AIMIM, many organizations and people have filed petitions in addition to leaders of political parties like Congress, RJD, SP, TMC, DMK, AIMIM, Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. He has described the new law as discriminating against Muslims. More than 20 such petitions have been filed.

CJI Hearing on bench petitions headed by

On 16 April, the bench of 3 judges headed by Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna will listen to the case. Before that, the petitions continue to be filed in support of the new law. Apart from 2 tribal organizations, 7 state governments have described the new law as constitutional and justified. Apart from this, many persons and organizations have filed applications by stating the new law correct. In this way, 14-15 applications have also been filed in favor of the law. The central government has also filed a cavity and demanded to present its case.

Jayant chaudhary on waqf law: Political debate continues in the country regarding the Waqf law. On the one hand, while the opposition parties including the Congress are opposing the Waqf Amendment Act, the parties involved in the NDA are expressing their opinion in support of this bill and are describing it in the interest of Muslims. Union Minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Jayant Chaudhary has also given a statement about this. He has described this bill in the interest of Muslims.

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said, “The Waqf Amendment Act is made in full detail regarding Waqf. No land will go under this law. The Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament has been passed under the entire process of democracy.”

People are being provoked over the law- Jayant

Taking a dig at the opposition, he said, “Do not take a decision in any excitement regarding the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. People are being provoked with this law.” He said, “This law has been made after so much exercise, give it some time. This law is showing positive effect on the ground. People are joining the NDA.”

At the same time, while speaking on the issue of caste census, Jayant Chaudhary said, “Caste census is a very complex issue. This is completely beyond the Congress that everything will change in the country by caste census.”

What did Jayant say about Tehwavur Rana?

He said, “The mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack is in NIA custody in India today. This is the result of the work of the Government of India. The statements of Congress and opposition parties are making statements on this issue, they do not know how sensitive they are talking. Canada has protected Tawwur Rana. Has been. “

Union Minister made a statement on violence in West Bengal

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said, “The violence that is happening in West Bengal. If the state government deal with it at the right time, then all these violence would not happen. It is clear that they have got the state government’s words.”

At the same time, the Union Minister said about offering Namaz on the road and working style of UP Police, “My questions and tweets about Muslims will continue in this way, the police should be improved. The rest of the law and order is responsible for the state government.”

Apart from this, on contesting assembly elections with AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, he said that people have faith in the policies of NDA and their work across the country. The NDA government will be formed next time in Tamil Nadu.