The All India Muslim Personal Law Board’s (AIMPLB) working committee has voiced significant displeasure regarding the Supreme Court’s recent ruling. The board expressed particular dissatisfaction with the reduction of powers held by Collectors and the court’s stance on ‘Waqf-by-User’ properties, while simultaneously highlighting serious concerns over the Court’s lack of action on several other vital waqf provisions.
During a meeting held on Friday, chaired by its president Maulana Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, the AIMPLB identified multiple disappointing elements within the Supreme Court’s order. These included the decision to remove waqf status from properties managed by the Archaeological Survey of India, the imposition of mandatory registration for all waqf properties, the elimination of exemptions from the Law of Limitation, and the controversial inclusion of non-Muslim individuals in Waqf governing bodies.
The Board clarified that its ongoing struggle extends beyond the immediate interim order of the apex court, targeting what it describes as a broader government strategy aimed at undermining Muslim endowments. Members articulated their strong hope for a fair final verdict and affirmed their unwavering commitment to persist with their advocacy until the government reverses the contentious amendments and reinstates the original Waqf Act.