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Changes to waqf law favour heavy tilt towards political and bureaucratic control
While it contains a few welcome elements of reform, the overall scheme of the changes undermines religious autonomy of the Muslim community
3rd May 2025
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Waqf law: 10 key objections of petitioners and Union’s responses
A rundown of the key concerns raised by petitions challenging the waqf amendments in the Supreme Court and the Union Government’s responses
26th Apr 2025
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The Waqf challenges
The Supreme Court grants Union seven days to file response as petitioners allege ‘parliamentary usurpation of the faith of 200 million’
20th Apr 2025
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In re: Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Court will decide whether the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, violates the freedom of religious denominations to manage their affairs. The decision will determine the degree of the Union’s control over the management of Waqf properties.
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Bench:B.R. Gavai J, A.G. Masih J