The Supreme Court questioned the Centre's move to remove 'waqf by user' from the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, fearing the erasure of longstanding religious properties. The court raised concerns about properties lacking formal documents and the exclusion of non-Muslims from waqf boards.
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