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The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, officially comes into effect today, marking a significant update to the legal framework governing waqf properties in India. The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 officially came into effect today, following its passage in both Houses of Parliament last week. The law introduces a series of significant reforms to the administration and regulation of waqf properties across India. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha following marathon over 12-hour debates in both Houses, and also received President Droupadi Murmu's nod. The government, in an official gazette notification, said that the Act official comes into force today, April 8. The Act amends the Waqf Act, 1995, which governs the management and supervision of waqf properties in India. The amendment introduces changes related to record maintenance, dispute resolution, and oversight mechanisms concerning waqf properties. According to the provisions of the Act, all state waqf boards ar...

Bill sparks political and religious tensions; govt says it is about property regulation, but Opposition sees it as an attack on minority rights PTC Web Desk: The Lok Sabha passed the Waqf Amendment Bill in the early hours of Thursday after an intense 12-hour debate between the government and the Opposition. The Bill was approved by 288-232 votes around 2 am, with the government's numerical strength ensuring its passage. The Bill will now be tabled in Rajya Sabha for further discussion. Key amendments in the Bill The Bill proposes significant changes to the 1995 Waqf Act, including: Non-Muslim Representation: The inclusion of two non-Muslim members in the Central Waqf Council and state Waqf boards. Property Donation Rules: Only those who have practiced Islam for at least five years can donate property to Waqf. Government Land Ownership: If a government property is identified as Waqf, it will cease to belong to the government, and the local Collector will decide owners...