J&K High Court Stays Trial Against Jitendra Tyagi Over Alleged Remarks on Islam, Says Prior Sanction Missing

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court paused the criminal trial against Jitendra Tyagi for alleged derogatory remarks on Islam, citing lack of required government sanction. The next hearing is set for July 7 as proceedings remain stayed.

Srinagar Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Shia Waqf Board Chairman Jitendra Tyagi for Derogatory Remarks Against Islam

A Srinagar court directed SSP to form a special team to arrest Jitendra Tyagi (formerly Waseem Rizvi) over alleged derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad. He must be presented in court by April 25.

[BREAKING] The Waqf (Amendment) Bill | ‘Circulated Among Lok Sabha Members Yesterday Night’: Bill Proposes Sweeping Changes, Rename Act

On Tuesday (6th August), a bill to amend Waqf board regulations was circulated among Lok Sabha members. It proposes significant changes, including the inclusion of Muslim women and non-Muslims in the boards and seeks to rename the Waqf Act, 1995, to the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995.