Supreme Court Staying Key Provisions of Waqf Amendment Act but No Stay on Registration of Waqfs

The Supreme Court addressed pleas challenging key provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act, staying restrictions that were argued to infringe on property rights and religious practices. However, it notably refused to stay the registration process of Waqfs, facilitating ongoing administrative functions. The Court balanced maintaining rule of law, religious trust integrity, and procedural governance reforms. The judgment distinguished between disputed substantive provisions and procedural registry statutes, enabling the government to continue managing Waqf properties amid ongoing legal challenges. This decision highlights judiciary’s careful dissection of legislative amendments affecting religious endowments.