Thu Apr 17 16:21:17 UTC 2025: ## Supreme Court’s Interim Ruling on Waqf Act Offers Hope to Kashmir’s Muslim Community
**Srinagar, April 17, 2025** – The Supreme Court’s interim order on petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act has been welcomed by prominent figures in Jammu and Kashmir. The order prevents the addition of new members to Waqf boards and prohibits the denotification of “waqf-by-user” properties.
Hurriyat Conference Chairman and Chief Cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq hailed the decision, stating it offered hope to the Muslim community, who view the Supreme Court as their final recourse for justice. He expressed hope for a complete revocation of the Act, which he deemed biased and detrimental to the Muslim community’s interests.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah echoed these sentiments, asserting that the Supreme Court’s observations and the subsequent government concessions reinforced the state’s decision to challenge the Act. He expressed optimism for a comprehensive judgment addressing all concerns raised by the Muslim community. The Chief Minister’s statement implies that the state government believes the Supreme Court’s initial stance validated their concerns.
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