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…
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…
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…
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…
Although religious endowment and religious trust are sometimes used interchangeably in ordinary language, they are not necessarily identical legal concepts. The principal difference is that an endowment focuses on the…
Noel Harper & Others v. Union of India & Another (2022) Noel Harper & Others v. Union of India & Another is a significant Supreme Court judgment concerning the constitutional…
Does the FCRA Prohibit NGOs and Civil Society Organisations from Receiving Foreign Donations? No. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) does not impose a blanket prohibition on NGOs, charitable…
Introduction The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is an Indian law enacted to regulate the acceptance and utilization of foreign contributions and foreign hospitality by individuals, associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs),…
IRDAI Vision 2047 – Insurance for All by 2047 Introduction IRDAI Vision 2047, popularly known as "Insurance for All by 2047," is the long-term strategic roadmap of the Insurance Regulatory…