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  Tejashwi promises to throw Waqf Act into 'dustbin' if voted to power in Bihar but can a state do so?

  Bihar | October 27, 2025 13:21 IST

  The Waqf (Amendment) Act was passed by Parliament in April. The NDA government at the Centre has said that the act will benefit and empower the Muslim community, particularly the women. But the opposition has constantly criticised it, saying the act infringes upon the rights of Muslims.

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  AIMPLB announces nation-wide protests after SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act

  India | September 17, 2025 20:53 IST

  The Board further urged Muslims to observe a shutdown of their offices and shops on September 26 from 8 am to 2 pm. It has also asked supporters to display banners reading 'Waqf Amendment Law is not acceptable to us.'

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  Supreme Court says no case to pause Waqf Act in entirety, pauses some provisions

  India | September 15, 2025 12:11 IST

  The Supreme Court stayed a provision of the Waqf Act which empowered a district collector to determine whether a property declared as Waqf is government property and pass orders.

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  Rijiju launches UMEED portal for management of waqf properties: 'Will work in transparent way'

  India | June 06, 2025 17:01 IST

  Kiren Rijiju added that the UMEED Portal will add a new chapter in the history of Waqf property management and administration in India.

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  Centre to launch UMEED portal on June 6 to streamline registration of Waqf properties: Reports

  India | June 02, 2025 23:57 IST

  All Waqf properties across India will be registered through this portal and the Election Commission data will be used for identification of the properties, reports suggested.

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  Supreme Court reserves order on pleas seeking stay on Waqf Amendment Act 2025

  India | May 22, 2025 17:20 IST

  A bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih concluded hearings after three days of marathon arguments from all sides. The Centre firmly defended the Act, arguing that waqf is inherently a “secular concept” and therefore should not be stayed.

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  Waqf is not an essential part of Islam, just like charity: Centre to Supreme Court

  India | May 21, 2025 15:57 IST

  During a Supreme Court hearing on waqf laws, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, argued that waqf is an Islamic concept but not an essential part of Islam. Comparing it to donation practices in other faiths, Mehta said charity is a universal religious feature.

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  Waqf Law case: Supreme Court says 'courts cannot intervene unless....' | Know big points

  India | May 20, 2025 16:39 IST

  The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai emphasized that courts cannot intervene in laws passed by Parliament unless a clear constitutional issue is demonstrated.

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  Asaduddin Owaisi terms new Waqf law 'unconstitutional', hopes for Supreme Court relief

  India | May 18, 2025 16:08 IST

  AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the new Waqf (Amendment) Act as "unconstitutional" and aimed at undermining Waqf properties. He has moved the Supreme Court, hoping for justice against a law he claims strips crucial protections.

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  Centre says key provisions of Waqf Act will continue, Supreme Court to hear matter on May 20

  India | May 15, 2025 12:21 IST

  The Supreme Court had on April 17 recorded the Centre's assurance of not denotifying waqf properties, including "waqf by user", or making appointments in the central waqf council and boards till May 5.

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  SC defers hearing on petitions against Waqf Amendment Act to May 15 | Here's what top court said

  India | May 05, 2025 14:29 IST

  The current Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is set to retire on May 13, and the case will now be listed before a new bench led by Justice BR Gavai, who is scheduled to take oath as the next Chief Justice on May 14.

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  Centre seeks dismissal of petitions in Supreme Court challenging constitutional validity of Waqf Act

  India | April 25, 2025 23:42 IST

  Waqf Act: President Droupadi Murmu had given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which Parliament passed during the budget session. The President also gave her assent to the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025, which was passed by the Parliament.

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  OPINION | Is new Waqf law good for commonfolk Muslims?

  India | April 22, 2025 14:04 IST

  Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, an Islamic scholar in his own right, has questioned the agitation over waqf laws by leaders of Muslim outfits. He raised questions on why Waqf Boards during the last seven decades did not build schools and hospitals on Waqf properties and instead leased them out.

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  UP: Notice issued over mosque construction without approved map, prayers suspended

  Uttar Pradesh | April 21, 2025 6:50 IST

  Pilibhit city magistrate said that the administration is currently seeking for clarification and has not ordered the mosque to shut down. The response is sought from the mosque by May 1.

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  Gujarat: Five arrested for posing as trustees, collecting rent for 17 years on 'Waqf trust land'

  Gujarat | April 20, 2025 18:21 IST

  The fake trustees constructed ten shops, one of which was used by accused Salim Khan to open his office and the rest shops were rented out.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 17, 2025

  India | April 18, 2025 15:44 IST

  The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the Centre's request for additional time to file a response in the matter related to the Waqf Act. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, submitted that a preliminary reply will be filed within seven days, along with relevant documents.

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  Murshidabad violence: Bengal Police arrests mastermind of father-son murder, total 3 arrested so far

  April 17, 2025 19:43 IST

  Murshidabad violence: The West Bengal police formed an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) under Murshidabad DIG Syed Waquar Raza to probe this and other cases of violence in the district.

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  Waqf Act in SC: Status quo till next hearing, Centre gets 7 days to file response | 10 points

  India | April 17, 2025 23:42 IST

  Waqf Act: Apart from this, the Supreme Court took note of the Solicitor General's assurance that no appointments to the Waqf Board or Council will be made until the next hearing and stated that existing Waqf properties will not be identified.

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  No changes to existing waqfs, including 'waqf by user', till next hearing: Supreme Court

  India | April 17, 2025 14:49 IST

  The Supreme Court on Thursday issued an interim order in the Waqf Act case, directing the Centre not to make any appointments or constitute any board under the amended Waqf law until further orders.

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  OPINION | Waqf Act: All eyes on Supreme Court

  India | April 17, 2025 14:00 IST

  On Wednesday, the Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna asked the Centre whether it would enact a law allowing non-Hindus and Muslims to be members of Hindu religious endowment boards or institutions.