Section 2 – Definitions Section 2 contains the definitions of important terms used throughout the Act. These definitions help in understanding and interpreting the provisions of FEMA correctly. (a) Adjudicating…
Introduction The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 is the principal legislation governing foreign exchange transactions in India. It provides a comprehensive legal framework for the regulation and management of…
What is WAMSI (Waqf Assets Management System of India)? Introduction The Waqf Assets Management System of India (WAMSI) is a web-based digital management system developed by the Central Waqf Council…
What are some instances of non-Muslim or disputed properties being declared as Waqf? Over the years, several disputes have arisen in different parts of India where government land, public property,…
On August 8, 2024, the Government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 along with the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha as part of a legislative initiative…
Definition of Mutawalli (Waqf Act, 1995) A Mutawalli is the manager, superintendent, or administrator of a waqf who is responsible for managing and protecting the waqf property and carrying out…
Introduction The registration of a waqf is one of the most important legal requirements under the Waqf Act, 1995. Registration creates an official record of a waqf with the State…
Definitions under the Waqf Act, 1995 Section 3 of the Waqf Act, 1995 contains important definitions used throughout the Act. These definitions are significant because they explain who can be…
Introduction to Waqf Waqf is an important concept in Islamic law relating to the permanent dedication of property for a religious, pious, or charitable purpose. In simple terms, when a…
Shirur Mutt Case (1954) Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt Citation: AIR 1954 SC 282; 1954 SCR 1005Court: Supreme Court of IndiaDate…
