Op-Eds Opinion
For decades, the Waqf Act allowed a religious board to exercise unchecked powers over land in India with minimal transparency and virtually no accountability. Properties could be declared waqf simply based on “user,” enabling the takeover of even public and private lands without clear title or documentation. Thousands of acres of government land were quietly […]
Government Policies National
The Union Cabinet has approved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, incorporating 14 amendments proposed by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). This decision, made on February 19, 2025, aims to streamline the management and registration of Waqf properties across India. Key Amendments in the Waqf Bill The approved amendments focus on enhancing transparency and inclusivity