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waqf

Analysis

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

Waqf

Analysis

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

V. Venkatesan

26th Apr 2025

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Waqf

Analysis

The Waqf challenges

The Supreme Court grants Union seven days to file response as petitioners allege ‘parliamentary usurpation of the faith of 200 million’

Advay Vora

20th Apr 2025

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cases

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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Next Hearing: May 20, 2025

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Bench:B.R. Gavai J, A.G. Masih J

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