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Topic: Waqf

Why Allahabad HC fined UP Shia Central Waqf Board Rs 15,000 in case originating from a 1934 deed

Court found the board guilty of suppression and concealment of material facts, rejecting its claim on a private imambara.

Deportations, conversions to waqf, the ever-increasing powers of district magistrates in India

Collectors or DMs, as they are interchangeably called, already had several existing powers, which have now been explicitly delineated, or in some cases, significantly enhanced.

Waqf not essential practice in Islam, waqf-by-user not a fundamental right—SG Tushar Mehta in SC

Making opening argument on behalf of Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta tells SC that state waqf boards discharge secular functions, unlike Hindu endowment boards.

Waqf bodies ‘advisory’ in nature, unfounded to draw parallels with temple boards, Centre tells SC

Legislative design of new law will ensure that no person is denied access to courts & that decisions are made within bounds of fairness & legality, it adds.

‘Muslim commissioner’: Hours after rap from Nadda, Nishikant targets ex-CEC for criticism of waqf law

This comes a day after BJP MP Nishikant Dubey sparked a massive controversy when he said the CJI was responsible for 'all the civil wars happening in the country'.

ICYMI: The story of Tamil Nadu village’s fight for Waqf land

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

What is ‘waqf-by-user’ and why it’s at centre of debate over contentious amendments to waqf law

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 has done away with ‘waqf-by-user’ provision from law, but the Centre has told Supreme Court the amendments will be put on hold for now.

BJP to highlight waqf law ‘benefits’ in Christian-dominated districts of Kerala, 13 other states

Kerala, where BJP has been seeking to expand its footprint, will be in focus during 'Waqf Sudhar Janjagran Abhiyan'. Assembly polls are due in the state in March-April 2026.

What SC said on waqf-by-user, non-Muslims in council on Day 1 of hearing on Waqf Act amendments

SC bench led by CJI, which is hearing batch of close to 100 petitions on Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, said an interim order would be in operation until the final disposal of the case.

West Bengal’s Waqf violence will have no winner. Don’t stoke flames that can consume you

The Trinamool government’s efforts to consolidate its ties to Islamic clerics inevitably made religion part of the language of politics.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.