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In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court upheld the core of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 while suspending select provisions, ensuring balance between legislative intent and constitutional safeguards. The ruling halts collectors’ unilateral powers over waqf property and protects existing waqf declarations, sparking mixed reactions. BJP affirmed full compliance with the verdict under PM Modi’s leadership, highlighting its commitment to judicial supremacy.

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party Chief Abu Asim Azmi expressed disappointment over the Supreme Court’s interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, stating it brings “no substantial benefits” to Muslims. While the court stayed some provisions—including the five-year practicing Muslim clause and collectors’ power over waqf disputes—Azmi criticized the lack of reforms on core issues like verification, pre-independence waqf records, and Muslim leadership in waqf boards. He reiterated demands for the Bill’s rejection, arguing it undermines religious rights without solving encroachment or transparency concerns.

भारत के 52वें मुख्य न्यायाधीश जस्टिस बीआर गवई ने शपथ ग्रहण के बाद अपनी मां के पैर छूकर आशीर्वाद लिया, जिससे प्रधानमंत्री मोदी सहित समारोह में मौजूद सभी लोग भावुक हो उठे। उनका यह विनम्र और भावनात्मक gesture भारतीय संस्कृति और मूल्यों का प्रतीक बन गया है।

In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court ruled that Indian states are not constitutionally bound to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, setting the stage for a major shift in the nation's education landscape. The ruling has been hailed as a win for federalism by states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while the Centre warns it could lead to educational chaos and fragmentation.