New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan moved the Supreme Court on Saturday, challenging key provisions of the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, just a day after its passage in Parliament. The bill, which saw heated debate and Opposition backlash, has been termed "anti-Muslim" by critics, while the government defends it as a reformative step towards transparency.
In his petition, filed through advocate Adeel Ahmed, Khan argued that the bill infringes upon the religious and cultural autonomy of Muslims, enabling "arbitrary executive interference" in Waqf properties. His challenge follows similar petitions by Congress and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who approached the apex court on Friday, calling the legislation discriminatory.
