PIL in Delhi HC challenges constitutional validity of Waqf Act 1995; seeks Uniform Law for charitable, religious institutions

Apr 16, 2022

New Delhi [India], April 16 : A Public Interest Litigation has been moved in the Delhi High Court on Saturday challenging the constitutional validity...

"Amendment necessary but appointment of non-Muslims against Shariat": National President of All India Muslim Jamaat

Aug 08, 2024

Earlier, Congress MLA from Bhopal Arif Masood opposed the Waqf Board Amendment Bill, 2024, saying that Waqf properties are private properties and do not...

"We oppose Waqf Board Amendment Bill," says Congress MLA Arif Masood

Aug 08, 2024

Congress MLA from Bhopal Arif Masood on Thursday opposed the Waqf Board Amendment Bill, 2024, saying that Waqf properties are private properties and do...

Delhi HC refuses to grant status quo on Centre's decision in relation to waqf properties

Mar 07, 2023

The board contended all these properties are either dargahs, mosques or graveyards, which have always remained in its possession and cannot be taken away...

JPC on Waqf Bill to meet on Dec 26-27, record oral evidence from State representatives

Dec 24, 2024

The Waqf Act of 1995, enacted to regulate waqf properties, has long been criticised for issues such as mismanagement, corruption, and encroachments.

Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf (Amendment) Bill to hold nationwide discussion across different cities

Sep 21, 2024

These consultations aim to refine the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, which governs the management of over 600,000 registered waqf properties across the...