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SC to resume hearing on Waqf Amendment Act on Thursday
The Siasat Daily 17 Apr 2025
“Waqf by user” refers to a practice where a property is recognised as a religious or charitable endowment (waqf) based on its long-term, uninterrupted use for such purposes, even if there ...
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Would Muslims Be Part Of Hindu Trusts? SC Asks
Kashmir Observer 17 Apr 2025
“Waqf by user” refers to a practice where a property is recognised as a religious or charitable endowment (waqf) based on its long-term, uninterrupted use for such purposes, even if there ...
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Supreme Court Proposes Stay On Parts Of Waqf Act
Kashmir Observer 17 Apr 2025
“Waqf by user” refers to a practice where a property is recognised as a religious or charitable endowment (waqf) based on its long-term, uninterrupted use for such purposes, even if there ...
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Supreme Court to stay parts of Waqf Amendment Act 2025? What to expect in today's hearing
Hindustan Times 17 Apr 2025
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What is 'waqf by user' and why was it flagged by Supreme Court?
The Times of India 17 Apr 2025
It is typically managed by a 'mutawalli' (caretaker), and cannot be sold or transferred.What is 'waqf by user'?'Waqf by user' refers to the practice where a property, such as a mosque, dargah, ...
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Legislation must be equal for all to pass constitutional test: SC on Waqf Act
Madhyamam 17 Apr 2025
Among the contested changes are the deletion of waqf-by-user as a recognised category, the inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf boards, and new limitations regarding the creation and maintenance of Waqf properties.
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Singed by Murshidabad violence, TMC MLAs, MP scramble to connect with people amid rift
Financial Express 17 Apr 2025
Referring to the April 8 incident, when the district witnessed the first instance of violence over the Waqf issue at Umarpur \u2013 where a few jeeps were torched and police used lathicharge and ...
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Pleas against Waqf law: What SC said on waqf by user, non-Muslims on waqf boards, violence in Bengal
The Times of India 16 Apr 2025
The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard a batch of petitions against the Waqf (Amendment) Act and various points of contention concerning the law, including 'waqf by user', inclusion of non-Muslims on ...
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No interim order on Waqf Amendment Act passed, Supreme Court raises 3 concerns as hearing ...
Hindustan Times 16 Apr 2025
"Waqf by user" refers to a practice where a property is recognised as a religious or charitable endowment (waqf) based on its long-term, uninterrupted use for such purposes, even if there isn't a formal, written declaration of waqf by the owner.
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Supreme Court moots tweaks in key provisions of Waqf law
Hindustan Times 16 Apr 2025
Referring to properties that were declared waqf centuries ago and which continued to remain waqf by user till the law came into effect, the court said, “We cannot rewrite the past ... of waqf.
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Why are Muslim bodies protesting Waqf Amendment Act, 2025?
Hindustan Times 16 Apr 2025
Waqf, in Islamic law, refers to a charitable endowment where an individual dedicates property for religious or philanthropic purposes ... The wāqif is the founder who establishes the waqf, either through ...
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Waqf Act: Iltija Says NC Has ‘Thrown’ Kashmiri Muslims Under The Bus
Kashmir Observer 16 Apr 2025
Referring to the ruckus in the J-K assembly in the last three days of the recently concluded session, Iltija said the government did not bring a resolution against Waqf as the NC has a “understanding” with the BJP.
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Waqf case: Supreme Court may pass 3-point interim order after Thursday hearing
The Times of India 16 Apr 2025
Supreme Court on Wednesday paused its planned interim order on the amended Waqf law after the Centre requested more time to respond to three key questions raised by the bench.The matter will resume ...
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‘Will members of one faith be allowed on boards of another’ SC questions Centre on ...
The Siasat Daily 16 Apr 2025
“Waqf by user” refers to a practice where a property is recognised as a religious or charitable endowment (waqf) based on its long-term, uninterrupted use for such purposes, even if there ...
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