Waqf Amendment Act

Bharat Bandh Soon? Protest Against Waqf Law Postponed, New Date Will Be...

Bharat Bandh was to be observed from 8 am to 2 pm on October 3, and a call was made for shops, offices, and commercial establishments to be shut. However, the bandh has been postponed with the new dates to be announced later. 

Oct 01, 2025, 14:31 PM IST

Who Are Ashraf, Ajlaf And Arzal – The Pasmanda Muslims BJP Is Wooing in Bihar? Why They Spell Trouble For Tejashwi Yadav

BJP’s approach is not loud. It is slow, targeted and focussed. It is not trying to claim all Muslims. Just the ones who have always felt invisible. 

Jul 03, 2025, 08:05 AM IST

'Who Owns Waqf; Is It Secular?': Supreme Court Debates New Law Sparking Big Questions

Kapil Sibal told SC waqf is not secular but Muslim-dedicated property, opposing new law allowing non-Muslims in waqf bodies.

May 20, 2025, 18:30 PM IST

UMEED Act 2025: TMML Alleges Obstruction By People With Vested Interests, Pushes For Justice

The Tamil Maanila Muslim League (TMML), a Tamil Nadu-based Islamic Organisation representing Muslims, have supported the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Act, 2025. 

May 03, 2025, 23:09 PM IST

Waqf Act: Congress Says Supreme Court's Observation 'Tight Slap' To Modi Govt; Owaisi Says...

AIMIM leader and Hyderanad MP Asaduddin Owaisi said that All India Muslim Personal Law Board believes this black law is unconstitutional as it violates fundamental rights.

Apr 18, 2025, 07:13 AM IST

What JPC Chief Said On Supreme Court's Question About Non-Muslims As Waqf Member, 'Waqf By User' Clause

Reacting to the SC's observations about non-Muslims as Waqf board member, Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the JPC of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and BJP MP, said that the apex court has already given certain verdicts related to the board. 

Apr 17, 2025, 11:43 AM IST

Waqf Act: Supreme Court Considers Interim Stay On Three Provisions; Centre Pushes Back - Hearing Today

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan was on Wednesday willing to issue a notice on the petitions and pass a short order.

Apr 17, 2025, 06:58 AM IST

SC Proposes No Denotification Of Waqf Properties, Including 'Waqf By User'

The CJI further suggested that a high court might be asked to take up the matter. However, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi opposed the idea. 

Apr 16, 2025, 15:58 PM IST

'Keep Your Home Minister In Check': Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee To PM Modi Over Waqf Amendments, BSF Row

The Bengal Chief Minister said that the TMC is at the forefront of the fight against Waqf law in Parliament as the Act is against the federal structure of the country. 

Apr 16, 2025, 13:54 PM IST

SC Takes Up Pleas Against Waqf Act Today; Threat Issued To Bring India To Standstill

A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Viswanathan will commence hearings on the matter at 2 PM. So far, the court has listed ten petitions for consideration.

Apr 16, 2025, 06:53 AM IST

'New Waqf Act Not Against Muslims But...': Kiren Rijiju Says Modi Govt Correcting 'Past Mistakes'

Kiren Rijiju, who was flanked by Union Minister of State George Kurien and state BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said that following the amendment, 'there will be no arbitrary declaration of a land as Waqf property'.

Apr 15, 2025, 14:37 PM IST

'When You Choose Appeasement, Chaos Wins': BJP Slams Mamata After Waqf Protest Violence In Bengal

Waqf Protest Violence In Bengal: Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister & West Bengal BJP President, accused the TMC government of handing over the state to jihadis. 

Apr 11, 2025, 20:59 PM IST

BJP Slams Bengal Minister Over 'Threat' To Bring Kolkata To Standstill Amid Waqf Protest

Siddiqullah Chowdhury, an MLA from the Mangalkot constituency in Purba Bardhaman, also alleged that the RSS and BJP were deliberately singling out the Muslim community.

Apr 10, 2025, 23:26 PM IST

J&K: Kashmir Pandits Demand Waqf Like Act To Protect Hindu Religious Places

According to the KPSS, more than 1,400 temple properties in the Kashmir Valley have been encroached upon.

Apr 10, 2025, 20:53 PM IST

BJP Plans Massive Campaign To Counter Opposition Narrative On Waqf Act

BJP office-bearers from across the country attended a workshop in Delhi as Nadda accused the opposition parties of misleading Muslims over the provisions of the amended law as part of their vote-bank politics.

Apr 10, 2025, 18:17 PM IST

Waqf Law Comes Into Force: SC To Hear Pleas Challenging Act On Apr 15; Centre Files Caveat

President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was passed by Parliament after heated debates in both houses.

Apr 08, 2025, 19:22 PM IST