The Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill turned contentious as BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Congress of vote bank politics and the cases of Shayara Bano and Shah Bano.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Haider and Nasir in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, citing their long detention and slow trial progress. The court noted charges were not framed and extensive evidence would delay proceedings. The ruling emphasizes justice principles and requires appellants’ compliance with conditions for continued bail, amidst ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has appealed to the Delhi High Court after a trial court declined to acknowledge its supplementary chargesheet in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan was released due to absence of necessary sanctions for prosecution under PMLA. The High Court is set for a detailed hearing in January 2024.
The NDA-led Andhra Pradesh government abolished the State Waqf Board on November 30, addressing administrative challenges and legal issues, including a High Court stay on the Chairperson’s election. This decision raises concerns over Waqf property management, given its cultural significance, and may provoke discussions regarding its implications for minority welfare and governance efficiency.