The Supreme Court has temporarily suspended key provisions of the Waqf Act, directing the government to maintain the status quo until the next hearing. This decision comes amid challenges to the Act's constitutional validity, with concerns raised about the registration of waqfs by user and potential impacts on existing properties.
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