Guwahati, April 10 -- Amidst significant political debate and nationwide opposition, the Supreme Court of India has listed the hearing of the petitions filed against the constitutionality of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, on April 16.

Such a legal challenge arose after the Waqf (Amendment) Bill became law, following its passage in Parliament and presidential approval.

As per reports, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Viswanathan will preside over the hearing of the nine petitions filed against the controversial legislation.

Sources indicated that the petitioners include prominent figures such as AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Delhi AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, the As...