SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act, 2025; stays 5-year Islam practice clause, restricts Collector’s powers, and limits non-Muslim appointments.
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SC directs Centre to ensure no non-Muslim is appointed to Waqf bodies, and ‘waqf-by-user’ properties remain unchanged till next hearing on May 5.
BJP-ruled states back Waqf Amendment Act in SC, citing need for transparency, unified management, and legal reforms in Waqf property administration.
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Supreme Court holds illegal search does not bar admissibility of seized evidence if relevant and legally admissible under law.
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