The Supreme Court addressed petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, focusing on 'waqf by user' and non-Muslim board inclusion. The court questioned disallowing 'waqf by user' due to document challenges, recognising its historical validity. Concerns were raised about violence during protests against the Act, with the court emphasizing that pending legal matters should not incite unrest.
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