India, April 16 -- The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions which is challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act that has triggered widespread protests in several corners of the country.

A three-judge bench comprising of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Viswanathan will hear the petitions.

According to reports, 73 petitions have been listed before the court.

The hearing of the petitions is expected to begin at 2pm.

The petitions that have challenged the Act contend that it is discriminatory against Muslims.

The Centre has filed a caveat in the case.

The caveat is filed in the Supreme Court or the High Courts to ensure no order is passed without hearing it.

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