The Act regulates waqf property in India, and defines Waqf as an endowment of movable or immovable property for purposes considered pious, religious, or charitable under Muslim law. Every state is required to constitute a Waqf Board to manage waqf.

What are the proposed amendments in Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024? In short, the bill aims to restrict the power of Waqf boards to manage its properties and provides for more government...

Aug 8, 2024 · The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 28, 2024. It amends the Waqf Act, 1995 to revise: (i) composition of the Council and Boards, (ii) criteria for forming waqf, and (iii) powers of the Board in identifying waqf property.

Sep 23, 2024 · The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024 was introduced in Parliament to amend the Waqf Act, 1995 and redress the issues and challenges in regulating and managing Waqf properties.

Nov 26, 2024 · The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeks to revise the Waqf Act, 1995, for greater accountability and transparency in the functioning of Waqf boards, along with mandating the inclusion of women...

The objective of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, to redress the issues and challenges in regulating and managing Waqf properties. The Amendment Bill seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India.

Nov 28, 2024 · Muslim groups agree that corruption is a serious issue in waqf boards - its members have been accused several times of colluding with encroachers to sell waqf land.

Jan 31, 2025 · The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 28, seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995. It proposes changes to the composition of the Waqf Council and Boards, the criteria for establishing waqf properties, and the Board’s authority in identifying waqf property. The 31-member JPC reviewing the bill consists of 21 Lok ...

Aug 9, 2024 · What is the law on Waqf? What amendments has the Bill proposed, and why are these changes significant? First, what is a Waqf property? A Waqf is personal property given by Muslims for a specific purpose — religious, charitable, or for private purposes.

Jan 30, 2025 · The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 aims to modernize Waqf governance but faces significant opposition over concerns of dilution of Muslim control and potential misuse of powers. A balanced approach, incorporating stakeholder feedback and legal safeguards, is essential to ensure the effective and fair management of Waqf properties.