During the previous hearing, the Chief Justice went on to propose a three-point interim order to “balance equities” on all sides in the case. Firstly, he suggested that properties already declared waqf by courts need not, for the time being, be de-notified or treated as non-waqf properties. These would include properties categorised as ‘waqf-by-user’ or … Read more
During the previous hearing, the Chief Justice went on to propose a three-point interim order to “balance equities” on all sides in the case. Firstly, he suggested that properties already declared waqf by courts need not, for the time being, be de-notified or treated as non-waqf properties. These would include properties categorised as ‘waqf-by-user’ or … Read more
The Supreme Court yesterday took strong note of an analogy drawn by the Centre in support of the inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards and the argument that by that logic, a bench of Hindu judges should not be hearing pleas related to waqf. “Are you suggesting that minorities, including Muslims, should also be included … Read more
The Supreme Court will today hear a batch of petitions, including the one of AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, against the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, so far, listed 10 petitions on the issue. In addition to Owaisi’s … Read more
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 officially became a law on Saturday as it got the assent of President Draupadi Murmu. New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): President Draupadi Murmu pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, at Rajghat in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo)(Ministry of Defence, Government ) Murmu also gave her assent … Read more
NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and senior leader Sanjay Raut on Saturday said the party will not challenge the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2025, in the Supreme Court, signalling that it considers the matter closedSpeaking to reporters, Raut said, “No. We have done our work. We have said what we had to say and made … Read more
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday sharply criticised former Congress president Sonia Gandhi for her remarks alleging that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was “bulldozed” through Parliament. “The bill was passed according to the rules of the House. It is unfortunate that, despite following all parliamentary procedures, such allegations are being made,” … Read more
Waqf Amendment Bill passed in Parliament. NEW DELHI: Parliament approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the early hours of Friday following an extensive discussion in the Rajya Sabha. The bill secured passage in the Rajya Sabha with 128 votes in favour and 95 against, following its approval in the Lok Sabha supported by 288 … Read more
Parliament in the wee hours of Friday, April 4, 2025, morning cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, after nearly 14-hour debate in Rajya Sabha by 128 members voting in favour and 95 against. | Photo Credit: ANI Parliament in the wee hours of Friday (April 4, 2025) morning cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025, after … Read more
3 April 2025 10:26 PM IST In response to Nadda’s claim of waqf holding large number of properties, Sibal stated that there are 32 waqf boards which merely supervises the waqf properties in their respective States but total area of Hindu religious institutions in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telengana each is 4, 47,000, 4, … Read more