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WAQF BILL 2025

  WAQF AMENDMENT BILL   The recent passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has sparked extensive debate across India. This legislation introduces significant changes to the management and oversight of waqf properties—charitable endowments pivotal to the socio-economic and cultural fabric of the Muslim community. While the government asserts that the amendments aim to enhance transparency and efficiency, critics argue they may infringe upon the rights of the Muslim minority. Key Provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 The bill introduces several notable changes to the Waqf Act of 1995:​ Inclusion of Non-Muslim Members and Female members : The amendment allows for the appointment of non-Muslim members to the Central Waqf Council and State Waqf Boards. Proponents believe this will promote diversity and reduce insularity, while opponents fear it could dilute the Islamic character of these bodies. ​ Government Authority in Dispu...