New Delhi/IBNS, Sept. 15 -- The Supreme Court on Monday stayed some contentious provisions in the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by Parliament earlier this year triggering protests from the Muslim community in several states of the country, media reports said.

The top court has flagged some of the provisions as "arbitrary" exercise of power.

A bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih has stayed the sweeping power granted to the District Collector in the new law.

The bench further said not more than three non-Muslim members should be inducted to the Waqf board and not more than four non-Muslim members should be included in the Central Waqf Council.

CJI Gavai said the provision empowering a person practicing...