Sun May 04 02:05:50 UTC 2025: **India’s Muslim Personal Law Board Accuses Government of Misrepresenting Waqf Data in Supreme Court**

NEW DELHI, May 4, 2025 – The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has leveled serious accusations against the Indian government, claiming it submitted false data to the Supreme Court regarding Waqf properties. The board alleges that the government’s affidavit misrepresented the number of Waqf properties registered before 2013, falsely suggesting a dramatic increase since then.

The dispute centers around the government’s claim of a 116 percent increase in Waqf properties since 2013, a figure the AIMPLB asserts is unsupported and constitutes a “scurrilous allegation.” The board points to discrepancies in a government affidavit, arguing that it omits crucial details about the number of Waqf properties uploaded to the Waqf Management System of India (WAMSI) portal in 2013. The AIMPLB demands action against the Ministry of Minority Affairs officer responsible for filing the allegedly false affidavit.

This controversy arises amidst ongoing Supreme Court hearings on the amended Waqf Act of 2025. The government, in its defense, has argued against a blanket stay on the Act, emphasizing its presumption of constitutionality. The government previously assured the court that it would not de-notify Waqf properties or make appointments to the central waqf council until May 5th. The AIMPLB’s accusations significantly escalate the tension surrounding this case, adding a new layer of complexity to the legal battle over the amended Waqf Act.

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