SC order on Waqf Act: 'Tight slap' on govt, says Oppn

KIREN RIJIJU WELCOMED THE INTERIM ORDER ON THE LAW

- OUR CORRESPONDENT

Political parties on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court's order on the new Waqf law with the Opposition including the Congress saying it has put on hold controversial clauses that "infringed" on the rights of Muslims and the BJP contending that the court has upheld the constitutionality of the law by not staying it.

Prominent Muslim bodies also welcomed the apex court order expressing hope of getting "complete justice" in the matter once the final verdict is pronounced.

Both the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) termed the order a welcome step, even as the former said it expected the top court to stay the entire law, and not just certain key provisions.