New Delhi, May 22 -- After three consecutive days of intense hearings, the Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on the interim relief sought by petitioners challenging the operation of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
A bench, comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice A G Masih, heard exhaustive submissions from all sides before reserving its decision on staying the implementation of the new law.
Representing the Union Government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opened his arguments by stating that prima facie no case of unconstitutionality had emerged during the hearings.
"Mere legal propositions or hypothetical concerns cannot be grounds for suspending a statute passed by Parliament," he asserted.
During the hearing, the...