Waqf Amendment Act 2025
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…
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July 30, 2026
Mutawalli under the Waqf Act, 1995: Definition, Meaning, Appointment, Powers, Duties, Removal and Legal Provisions
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…
July 29, 2026
Registration of AUQAF under the Waqf Act, 1995: Procedure, Sections, Documents, and Legal Provisions
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…
July 29, 2026
Waqf Act, 1995: Complete Section-Wise Explanation of All Important Provisions
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…
July 28, 2026
Waqf : Meaning , Objectives , Historical Background , Features and Importance
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…
July 28, 2026
Landmark Judgments on Religious Endowments in India
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…
July 28, 2026
Religious Endowment Act in India: History, Key Provisions, Objectives, Important Sections and Latest Updates
What Are Religious Endowments? Introduction A religious endowment is a property, fund, or other form of asset that is permanently dedicated or set apart for a religious purpose. The property…
July 28, 2026
Constitutional Provisions Relating to Religious Endowments
Introduction The constitutional framework relating to religious endowments in India is based on a balance between freedom of religion, autonomy of religious denominations, regulation of secular activities, and protection of…
July 27, 2026
Religious Endowment vs Donation: Meaning, Key Differences and Legal Framework in India
A religious endowment and a donation may both involve giving money or property for a religious purpose, but they are not necessarily the same legal concept. The basic distinction is…
July 27, 2026
Religious Endowment vs Waqf: Meaning, Key Differences and Legal Framework in India
Religious Endowment and Waqf are related concepts because both may involve the dedication of property for religious or charitable purposes. However, they are not identical legal concepts. A waqf is…
July 27, 2026