Supreme Court Partially Stays Waqf: Prominent Leaders React

Supreme Court Partially Stays Waqf: In a significant development, the Supreme Court today pronounced judgment on a petitions to stay the implementation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which was described as a “creeping acquisition” of Muslim properties by number of petitioners. The case was filed in the Supreme Court in April, after the Waqf (Amendment) Bill of 2025 was passed by the Parliament.

Now as the big order has been made related to the Waqf law, a several leaders took to the social media account to share their views. Here we have compiled the same below. 

On SC's order in the Waqf Amendment Act, Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, Member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, said, "To a large extent, our point has been accepted. Our point on 'Waqf by User' has been accepted. Along with this, our point on protected monuments has also been accepted, that there will be no third-party claim. The five-year amendment that was imposed has been removed, and along with this... I want to say that by and large, many of our points have been accepted, and we think that there is satisfaction to a large extent."

#WATCH | Delhi: On SC's order in the Waqf Amendment Act, Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, Member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, says, "To a large extent, our point has been accepted. Our point on 'Waqf by User' has been accepted. Along with this, our point on protected monuments… pic.twitter.com/QDQT9tcwj5

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Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi says, "This is a really good decision. The Supreme Court has reined in the conspiracy and intentions of the Government. People who donate their land were fearful that the government would attempt to grab their land. This is a relief to them...How will the Govt decide who has been a practising Muslim for 5 years? This is a matter of faith...Govt took note of all these aspects...We will continue the fight..."

#WATCH | Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi says, "This is a really good decision. The Supreme Court has reined in the conspiracy and intentions of the Government. People who donate their land were fearful that the government would attempt to grab their land. This is a relief to… https://t.co/phsjpJSuXV pic.twitter.com/Lxog9rnXqn

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Supreme Court puts on hold the provision in the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that a person should be a practitioner of Islam for 5 years to create a Waqf. Supreme Court says the provision will be stayed till rules are framed on determining whether a person is a practitioner of Islam.

Supreme Court refuses to stay the entire provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The court, however, says that some sections need some protection.

Supreme Court puts on hold the provision in the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that a person should be a practitioner of Islam for 5 years to create a Waqf. Supreme Court says the provision will be stayed till rules are framed on determining whether a person is a practitioner of Islam.… pic.twitter.com/fxoKeiKjFk

— ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2025