Author: yashijain17

Introduction to Waqf Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced in Lok Sabha on August 8, 2024. Amendments to Waqf Act, 1995 in regard to waqf property management in India. “Waqf” is an endowment of movable or immovable property for religious, pious, or charitable purposes made under Muslim law. Every state shall form a Waqf Board to supervise the management of such properties. Renaming of the amended Act to be “United Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act, 1995” is proposed in the amendment. Changes in Creation of Waqf The waqf may at present be created by: Declaration Recognition on the basis…