CJI to Review Lawyers’ Plea for Urgent Hearing on Waqf Act Case This Afternoon

• Jun 2, 2025

Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Monday assured a group of lawyers that their urgent request for listing the Waqf Act constitutional challenge would be looked into later in the day. The lawyers, citing pressing legal and constitutional concerns, sought an immediate hearing on petitions questioning the validity of several provisions under the Waqf Act.

The matter has stirred debate across legal and political circles, with petitioners arguing that certain clauses in the Act allegedly violate the principles of equality and secularism enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

Responding to the counsel’s oral mention during court proceedings, the CJI stated that he would take a call on the listing in the afternoon session. The development could potentially set the stage for a high-profile judicial review, should the matter get listed for an early hearing.

Legal experts are closely monitoring the situation, considering its potential implications on property rights and minority welfare legislation.