Amid growing opposition backlash against the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act in India, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay becomes the latest leader to legally challenge the legislation.
Actor Vijay has recently filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
The legislation, which became law earlier this month, has sparked a wave of legal resistance from several Indian politicians as well as minority rights groups, with critics alleging that the act violates the fundamental rights of the Muslim community, reports Hindustan Times.
Petitioners claim the law was discriminatory towards the Muslim community and violated their fundamental rights.
Vijay joined a long list of political leaders, Muslim organisations, and civil rights groups who’ve moved the apex court.
The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, seeks to focus on improving the management of waqf properties, empowering relevant stakeholders, improving the efficiency of survey, registration, and case disposal processes, and developing waqf properties.
It was passed in Rajya Sabha on April 4 with 128 votes in favour and 95 against. The Lok Sabha had earlier cleared the Bill following a lengthy debate, with 288 members voting in favour and 232 opposing it.
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