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TopicWaqf (Amendment) Bill 2024

Topic: Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024

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.

Acquisition of waqf assets by legislative diktat—Sibal’s opening arguments for petitioners in SC

CJI Gavai told petitioners challenging Waqf Act amendments that, for interim relief, they must make out ‘very strong, glaring case; otherwise, presumption of constitutionality will be there’.

SC refuses to entertain fresh plea challenging Waqf Act

Bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan, is scheduled to hear 5 out of the 70 litigants against the new law on 5 May.

JD(U) suffers setback in Seemanchal as Mujahid Alam quits over endorsement of waqf act amendments

The waqf bill's passage has triggered a rebellion within the JD(U), starting with the resignation of leader Mohammad Kasim Ansari.

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.

Close down Parliament if Supreme Court has to make laws, says BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

This comes at a time when the apex court’s recent decision to set a timeline for the President of India to take a decision on the bills sent to her has triggered a debate.

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.

Tharoor’s new vision for Congress—speak to the future instead of dwelling on the past

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

Congress MP urges TMC to hold all-party meeting to tackle unrest in Bengal’s Murshidabad

Isha Khan Choudhury is the MP of Maldaha Dakshin constituency, a part of which is Murshidabad district’s Samserganj segment, one of the worst-hit areas by the violence.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.