New Delhi/IBNS, April 26 -- The Centre on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on the implementation of the new Waqf laws as the Supreme Court hears petitions challenging the same.

In a submission this afternoon, the Narendra Modi government argued that in such cases, it is a settled position in law and that courts do not have the authority to stay statutory provisions, either directly or indirectly.

"And, while the Supreme Court undoubtedly has the power to examine the constitutionality of the law, at this interim stage the grant of an injunction against operation of any provision would be violative... of the delicate balance of power between the different branches of the State."

The Centre also said the petition...