US-Iran war CJP protest in Delhi US-Saudi nuclear deal Wildfires in Europe El Nino

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging validity of Waqf Act

The plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court by BJP leader, Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay

FP Staff|Apr 20, 2022, 15:20:34 IST

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Government on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the provisions of Waqf Act, 1995.

The plea has been filed by BJP leader, Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, Bar and Bench reported.

Notices were issued to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice and Law Commission of India by a Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla. They have been directed to file their responses.

The High Court noted that Upadhyay had not impleaded the Waqf Board even though he had challenged the Waqf Act. Therefore, the court asked Upadhyay to make Waqf Board a party to the case and issued notice to them as well, the report stated.

The matter will next be considered in July.

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge lead protest near PM residence; Centre says Parliament discussion was offered

The developments come amid the continuing CJP-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, where protesters have vowed to continue their sit-in despite recent clashes with Delhi Police

2 min read

Parliament's Monsoon Session from July 20: Key bills, numbers game to dominate agenda

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and continue till August 13, with the government expected to push several key legislations, including constitutional amendment bills

2 min read

Major blow to Uddhav Thackeray as six Lok Sabha MPs join Shinde camp

In a major political setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Mumbai on Monday

2 min read

12 years and counting: NDA leaders felicitate PM Modi as he trumps Nehru's tenure record

Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office and becoming India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister

3 min read

‘Trust, progress and welfare’: PM Modi celebrates 12 years in office, highlights big policy moves

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 12 years in office. He described the period as one dedicated to "trust, development and public welfare" while highlighting key achievements of his government

3 min read

Up Next

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging validity of Waqf Act

Tags

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge lead protest near PM residence; Centre says Parliament discussion was offered

Parliament's Monsoon Session from July 20: Key bills, numbers game to dominate agenda

Major blow to Uddhav Thackeray as six Lok Sabha MPs join Shinde camp

12 years and counting: NDA leaders felicitate PM Modi as he trumps Nehru's tenure record

‘Trust, progress and welfare’: PM Modi celebrates 12 years in office, highlights big policy moves