The Centre defended the Waqf Amendment Act in the Supreme Court, asserting its alignment with established practices and valid legislative power. The government refuted claims of violating fundamental religious freedoms, emphasizing inclusiveness with non-Muslim representation in Waqf bodies.

Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi also expressed anguish that Kashmiris were being targeted over the Pahalgam terror attack

“Consent of family or community or clan is not necessary. Once two adult individuals agree to enter into wedlock, their consent has to be piously given primacy,” the court said