The Centre has introduced a Bill in Parliament to amend the 1995 Waqf Act, aiming to enhance accountability and transparency in the functioning of Waqf boards and ensure mandatory inclusion of women. This initiative responds to demands from within the Muslim community and includes around 40 amendments. The Bill mandates mandatory verification for property claims … Read more
Last Updated: August 05, 2024, 15:29 IST The main issue that the Waqf bill addresses is verification of properties by an authority. (News18 Hindi) Waqf Act Amendment Bill: Sources said the main issue the bill addresses is verification of the properties by an authority, as right now, there is no fool-proof mechanism for it Minority … Read more
The BJP-led NDA government is reportedly set to amend the Waqf Act to restrict the powers of the Waqf Board and is ready to table the amendments in Parliament. In a bid To allay the fears that is being created by several quarters from the minority population that the bill will snatch away the rights … Read more
Countering the argument Muslim side in the Krishna Janmbhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute at Mathura in the Allahabad High Court, the Hindu side on Tuesday said the provisions of Waqf Act will not apply as the property in dispute is not a waqf property. It said the suit is maintainable and its non-maintainability can only be decided … Read more
