“A party that doesn’t have a Muslim MP, will it choose a Muslim officer?”: Owaisi questions SC’s order on Waqf Amendment Act
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Owaisi Slams Supreme Court Interim Order on Waqf Amendment Act
In Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi voiced strong concerns over the Supreme Court’s recent interim order on the Waqf Amendment Act. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he argued that this temporary ruling won’t shield Waqf properties from the NDA government’s new law. Owaisi warned that the Act could actually reward encroachers and block the growth of Waqf land.
"It’s just an interim order," Owaisi said. "We hope the Supreme Court delivers a final verdict soon and starts hearings on the full Act. But this won’t stop the NDA’s law from harming Waqf properties. Encroachers will get a free pass, and Waqf land won’t see any real development. We’re counting on the court for a quick final decision."
The Supreme Court had earlier refused to halt the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Instead, a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih paused specific provisions while challenges to the Act’s constitutionality play out. The court noted that some sections need protection for now.
Owaisi zeroed in on the court’s suggestion that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Waqf boards should preferably be a Muslim. He questioned how likely that is under the current government. "The court said the CEO should be a Muslim as far as possible," he pointed out. "But the government will just say they couldn’t find a qualified one. A party that doesn’t give MP tickets to Muslims and has zero Muslim MPs in Parliament—will they really pick a Muslim officer? Look at the Intelligence Bureau—how many Muslims are there? They’ll stack the Waqf board with non-Muslims. This breaks Article 26 of the Constitution. Imagine if a non-Sikh got a spot on the SGPC—how would Sikhs react?"
He also highlighted Article 300 of the Constitution, which lets anyone donate property to anyone, no matter their religion. Owaisi criticized a provision in the Act requiring donors to be practicing Muslims for five years. "The court hasn’t fully blocked that rule," he said. "But there’s no law stopping people of other faiths from donating to any religion. Under Article 300, I can give my property to whoever I choose. So why single out Muslims with this clause? The BJP should share data on who converts and then donates to Waqf. They’ve stayed the collector inquiry part, but collectors can still survey Waqf properties."
Owaisi’s comments come amid heated debates on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, which aims to reform Waqf board management but faces accusations of undermining minority rights. As the Supreme Court gears up for deeper hearings, many eyes are on how this unfolds for Waqf properties across India.
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