Interim order of Supreme Court: Ban on new appointments in Waqf Parishad & Board

National News: The Supreme Court has issued an important interim order on Thursday, hearing a petition challenging the amendments made in the year 2023 in the Waqf Act, 1995. The court has made the assurance of the central government a part of its order, stating that no new appointment will be made in the Central Waqf Parishad or any State Waqf Board under the amended Act till the next hearing.

However, the court has clarified that there has been no restriction on the implementation of the Waqf Act. This means that other procedures of the Act will continue, but the appointments will be temporary.

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud took this stance presented by the central government. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that the government would not make any new appointment under the amended Act and file a detailed reply in this regard within a week.

Government also gave clarification

During the hearing, the government also clarified that no damage will be done or not, whether or not they fall under the category of "Waqf" by the user under the original Waqf Act of 1995. The status of these properties will remain unchanged.

However, the court also made it clear that only limited discussions would be held on that day. The central government had demanded some time to pass the interim order, but the court did not give him any immediate relief. The court said that the current situation will remain and till then no change will be made.

Some organizations also filed petitions in the Supreme Court

Significantly, some organizations and individuals had filed a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the recent amendments in the Waqf Act. The petition stated that these amendments violate the basic principles of the Constitution and can be canceled. This order is being seen as an important relief for the parties associated with Waqf matters, as it has currently stopped the possible appointments and changes made under the amended Act.

Now everyone's eyes are on the hearing of May 5, when the court will decide the next direction in this case.