The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 aims to revise the Waqf Act of 1995, governing waqf properties in India. Key changes include tighter regulations on declaring waqf, revising management structures, and allowing appeals on tribunal decisions. The Bill will be presented in the Lok Sabha on April 2, 2025, after Joint Parliamentary Committee review.
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a mosque falls under the definition of ‘Waqf,’ and any disputes regarding such properties must be adjudicated by the Waqf Tribunal. The case involved a dispute over the Madina Zama Masjid, where the petitioners (defendants) claimed ownership of the property. The court emphasized that matters related to Waqf properties […]
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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.
