RJD to Contest Waqf Law in Supreme Court Today
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Synopsis
The RJD is challenging the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court, arguing it jeopardizes religious property rights and communal harmony. Party leaders Manoj Jha and Fayaz Ahmed will file the petition today, emphasizing its potential unconstitutional implications for Muslim communities.
Key Takeaways
- The RJD is contesting the Waqf Amendment Bill in court.
- Concerns include threats to constitutional rights and communal harmony.
- Opposition parties have expressed significant disapproval.
- The bill is viewed as discriminatory against Muslims.
- Legal challenges are underway from various political leaders.
New Delhi, April 7 (NationPress) The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is poised to contest the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill in the Supreme Court. Party representatives, including Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha and senior member Fayaz Ahmed, plan to submit a petition on Monday challenging the bill's provisions, which they assert could profoundly affect the management of Waqf properties.
Manoj Jha has expressed worries that the new legislation jeopardizes the constitutional framework and could disrupt communal harmony in India.
The RJD contends that the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, presents a direct threat to the management rights of Waqf properties, which are religious endowments held under Muslim trust.
The party argues that this bill could potentially undermine the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution, as well as the rights of religious communities, particularly Muslims.
The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked intense discussions across political factions, with numerous opposition parties voicing their dissent.
Many, especially within the Muslim community, view the bill as discriminatory, as it enforces regulations that do not affect other religious endowments.
On April 4, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed had already approached the Supreme Court, filing a petition against the bill.
Jawed, who was a member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee that reviewed the bill, asserts that the Waqf law is unconstitutional and infringes upon the fundamental rights of Muslims by imposing unfair restrictions.
Adding to the opposition, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi also filed a petition in the Supreme Court on the same day, challenging the bill's provisions.
In contrast, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut confirmed on April 5 that his party would not pursue legal action against the Waqf Amendment Bill, suggesting the matter is settled for Shiv Sena.
