Will Muslims be allowed on Hindu boards? Supreme Court questions Centre on Waqf Act
New Delhi: During the hearing of 73 petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act, the Supreme Court today posed sharp questions to the Centre regarding several provisions of the new law. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna along with Justices Sanjay Kumar and KV Vishwanathan, focused particularly on the clause allowing non-Muslims on the Central Waqf Council.
In a pointed remark, the court asked, "If non-Muslims are to be included on Muslim religious boards, will the Centre also allow Muslims to be part of Hindu endowment boards? Say it openly."
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for one of the petitioners, argued that several provisions in the new Waqf law violate Article 26 of the Constitution, which protects the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs. He also raised concerns about the Collector being given quasi-judicial powers under the Act, calling it unconstitutional.
A major point of contention was the provision for ‘Waqf by user’ — where a property can be considered Waqf based on long-term religious or charitable use, even without documentation. The amended law now excludes properties under dispute or government land from this category, which has drawn criticism and protests across the country.
The court has yet to decide whether the matter should remain in the Supreme Court or be referred to High Courts for further adjudication.
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KL Rahul slams unbeaten century as Delhi Capitals score 199/3 against Gujarat Titans in IPL
New Delhi, May 18 (PTI): Opener KL Rahul displayed great intent on a slow and grippy wicket to score his fifth IPL century as Delhi Capitals scored 199 for 3 against Gujarat Titans here on Sunday.
Rahul, who scored a 65-ball unbeaten 112 and shared a 90-run partnership with one-down batter Abhishek Porel (30), dug deep into his reserves after DC yet again lost opener Faf du Plessis (5) early.
Rahul's last IPL century had come in 2022 and while other batters struggled, he hit 14 boundaries and 4 sixes to give DC a competitive score.
Rahul also earned the unique distinction of scoring centuries for three different franchises in the IPL -- Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.
GT's left-arm pacer Arshad Khan (1/7), Sai Kishore (1/47) and Prasidh Krishna (1/40) took a wicket each.
Brief scores:
Delhi Capitals: 199 for 3 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 112 not out, Abhishek Porel 30; Sai Kishore 1/47, Prasidh Krishna 1/40).
