3 Things SC on amended Waqf Act, Bengal's passport scam, and Andhra medical row
Sep 17, 2025
Apurva Vishwanath, National Legal Editor at The Indian Express, discusses the Supreme Court's interim order on the contentious Waqf Amendment Act and its implications for community representation. Atri Mitra delves into the shocking passport scam in West Bengal, revealing how local officials were linked to an international fraud network. The conversation shifts to Andhra Pradesh's proposal for government medical colleges through public-private partnerships, sparking debates over privatization and funding challenges.
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Waqf By Use Removed
- The Waqf Amendment 2025 removes 'waqf by user' and requires registration for waqf status.
- This endangers many long-used religious properties that lack formal registration.
Collectors Can Reclassify Waqf Land
- The Act gives district collectors power to reclassify waqf land as government land immediately.
- That shifts dispute resolution from independent tribunals to executive officials, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
SC Stays Specific Provisions
- The Supreme Court issued an interim pause on specific provisions, not the whole law, citing separation of powers.
- It focused on stopping executive officials from acting as judge until a full hearing occurs.