Srinagar, April 9 -- Sadiq, who represents the Zadibal constituency in Srinagar, said the party considers the Act a constitutionally "alarming interference" in the religious affairs of the Muslim community.

"Under the direction of President Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference will file a writ petition in the Supreme Court. This legal battle will now continue in the court," Sadiq told reporters outside the J&K Assembly after the House was adjourned sine die earlier in the afternoon.

The last three days of the budget session were marred by protests from ruling NC legislators and their alliance partners after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather disallowed an adjournment motion seeking a discussion on the contentious Waqf Amendment Act. The Hou...