Waqf

Centre tells Supreme Court: Waqf Act amended to curb encroachment of government properties

The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it amended the Waqf Act, 1995, to prevent the misuse of Waqf provisions, which were reportedly being used to encroach upon both government and private properties. In an affidavit submitted before the apex court, the Ministry of Minority Affairs said the reforms were necessary to ensure transparency and proper administration of Waqf Boards. Citing a sharp 116% increase in the area designated as Waqf after the 2013 amendment, the Centre not...

April 4, 2025 8:43 AM

PM Modi calls passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill ‘watershed moment’ for socio-economic justice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill by the Parliament, calling it a "watershed moment" in India's pursuit of socio-economic justice, transparency, and inclusive growth. In the early hours of Friday, the Rajya Sabha approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, with a majority of 128 votes against 95, following a heated debate. The Bill had been passed in the Lok Sabha just a day earlier, after nearly 12 hours ...