Union Minister Kiren Rijiju enthusiastically welcomed the Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, declaring it a significant victory for democratic principles. On Monday, September 15, 2025, Rijiju stated that the apex court’s ruling was “a very good sign for our democracy.”
The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended several critical provisions of the Act. Among these is a particularly contentious clause that mandated only individuals who have practiced Islam for the past five years could dedicate property as Waqf. While putting these key provisions on hold, the court refrained from issuing a complete stay on the entire law.
Speaking from Mumbai, Minister Rijiju further emphasized that “The provisions in the Act are beneficial to the entire Muslim community.” He highlighted that this new legislation is expected to put a stop to various forms of misuse, including the encroachment of properties managed by the Waqf Board. He concluded by affirming that the Supreme Court was fully informed and aware of all aspects of the issue before rendering its considered judgment.
(In a related development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also commented, stating that the Supreme Court’s partial stay on the Waqf (Amendment) Act represents a crucial step towards rectifying what he described as the BJP government’s ‘unconstitutional’ amendments.)