All Waqf Boards in states, Centre to have two womenThe draft amendment to the Wakf Act 1995 proposes significant changes, including mandatory registration of Waqf properties with district co...
04 Aug, 2024, 11.26 PM IST
Any interference with legal status, powers of Waqf boards will not be tolerated, says AIMPLBThe All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the government's proposed amendments to the Wakf Act, arguing that it would undermine the l...
04 Aug, 2024, 10.28 PM IST
Bill seeking changes in Wakf Act in worksThe Centre is set to introduce a bill in Parliament to amend the Wakf Act, proposing around 40 changes, including limiting the power of Waq...
03 Aug, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
Krishna Janmbhoomi-Idgah suit: Hindu side says forcible possession of temple land does not make it Waqf propertyAllahabad High Court debates Mathura temple jurisdiction, legal acts. Hearing set for April 30. Focus on Places of Worship Act, legal proce...
22 Apr, 2024, 09.26 PM IST
Attempt to interfere with administration of Justice: AG Venugopal writes to SCWhen the wakf case came up for hearing on Tuesday, a bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana took strong exception to the treatmen...
03 Aug, 2022, 12.11 AM IST
Punjab Chief Minister gives nod to form Wakf BoardPunjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has given his nod to constitute the Wakf Board in the state under Wakf Act, 1995. It was cleared ...
08 Feb, 2016, 08.19 PM IST
Supreme Court takes exception to states not notifying 3-member TribunalSC took serious exception to non-constitution of a three member Tribunal by various states, including Maharashtra, to deal with matters rel...
15 Dec, 2015, 08.45 PM IST
Ceremony would not amount to anointment of Naib Imam: Delhi High CourtThe court's order came on three PILs challenging the Shahi Imam's decision to appoint his son as the Naib Imam.
21 Nov, 2014, 02.43 PM IST
- Cabinet clears bill for protecting Wakf properties
A bill aimed at checking rampant encroachment of Wakf properties and to make them commercially viable by extending their lease period from ...
21 Feb, 2013, 10.20 PM IST
- Wakf Act to be amended: Govt
The amendments will seek to make Wakf Tribunals multi-member and give them additional powers of eviction and appeal.
05 Feb, 2013, 07.40 PM IST
Cloud over Microsoft, Infosys, Wipro campuses in Andhra PradeshThe Andhra Pradesh high court refused to entertain petitions that challenged the power of the Andhra state wakf board to notify 1,650 acres...
04 Apr, 2012, 09.55 PM IST
- Not much action on minority affairs in 2010
The Minority Affairs Ministry intended to do a lot in 2010 but its initiatives failed to take off after being mired in controversies and du...
04 Jan, 2011, 10.59 AM IST
- Ambani firm seeks Wakf board hearing
Mukesh Ambani controlled Antilia Commercial has urged the Maharashtra Wakf board to hear its plea before taking any decision on restoration...
26 Jul, 2007, 07.46 AM IST
- Antilia puts its stance to Wakf Board
Mukesh Ambani's Antilia Commercial has asked the Wakf Board to hear its version before taking any action.
26 Jul, 2007, 02.18 AM IST
- Wakf probe order may open a can of worms
Maharashtra chief minister Vilasrao Deshmukh may have announced a judicial probe into the Wakf land dealings.
23 Jul, 2007, 03.23 AM IST
- Maharashtra orders probe into Wakf land deals
Retired HC judge to conduct inquiry; Wakf minister locks horns with CM on Qadri Report.
18 Jul, 2007, 05.32 AM IST
- Wakf Board issues notice to Mukesh Ambani
The Maharashtra Wakf Board issues notice to Ambani's company on land deal.
05 Jul, 2007, 04.50 PM IST