waqf amendment bill

"There are still some draconian provisions like Sections 28, 29, and 'person aggrieved' in Section 6, which have not been removed. We presented our opinion in this regard in front of the JPC," Jain pointed out.

Started with two villages by Turushka marauder Muhammad Ghori, Waqf has turned into a monster with unending appetite.

According to Banerjee, religious practice is a private affair, and thus, no law can restrict a person’s freedom to donate to any religious institution, Waqf included.

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which examined the Waqf Amendment Bill of 2024 and the opinion of various stakeholders, also concluded in its report that omission of Section 40 of the 1995 Waqf Act was necessary.

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday delivered a sharp and captivating speech while introducing the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Parliament.

While scholars in Islamic law, Waqf Board chairpersons, and others are still included in the Amendment Act as representatives, the government has put a condition that the board must have at least two women.

During these visits, the Committee interacted with 25 State Waqf Boards, local civil society groups, and legal experts. The aim of these meetings was to understand regional variations in how Waqf properties are recorded, managed, and litigated.

Labelling it as a "historic day", Pal said that the hard work of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which took stakeholders in several states in confidence, has paid off. He added that JPC meetings were held and opposition was heard for eight hours every day.

Syed Naseruddin Chishty also lauded "Saugat-e-Modi" initiative intended to distribute special kits among poor Muslims.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday dismissed the opposition against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, saying that those opposing the same are "powerful people" while accusing them of "misguiding" people.