The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Understanding the Debate Around Section 40

The Waqf Act Amendment 2024 is a proposed bill seeking to modify the Waqf Act of 1995. It introduces significant changes to the governance and regulation of Waqf properties in India,the Waqf Amendment 2025

Introduction The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, recently introduced in the Lok Sabha, has become the center of heated political and legal debate. One of its most controversial aspects is the proposed removal of Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995 — a provision that gives the Waqf Board critical authority to identify and declare properties … Read more