Tag: Waqf Act Amendment Bill 2024

Murshidabad Locals Demand President’s Rule, Permanent BSF Presence After Waqf Protest Violence

They allege that homes and shops were vandalised and torched, while police failed to respond despite being stationed nearby.

April 13, 2025

Waqf Amendment Act Will Spur Nationwide Development, Says J&K Waqf Board Chief Amid Protests

Despite her endorsement, the Waqf Amendment Act has sparked widespread protests in several parts of the country, including Delhi, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

April 13, 2025

Support Grows for Waqf (Amendment) Act in Supreme Court Amid Legal Challenges

The applications were submitted by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, a member of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, and Vishnu Gupta, National President of Hindu Sena.

April 10, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on April 16

The Central Government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to ensure that it is heard before any adverse order is passed in the matter.

April 10, 2025

PDP Submits Resolution in J&K Assembly Seeking Repeal of Waqf Act, Calls It Attack on Muslim Rights

"As the only Muslim-majority region, Jammu and Kashmir must rise to the occasion and defend the rights of its people," she said in a post on X.

April 8, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Act; PDP’s Waheed Para Marshalled Out Amid Protests

Several petitions challenging the Waqf Act are currently pending before the Supreme Court.

April 8, 2025

States Opposing Waqf Bill Have ‘Utter Contempt for Constitution’: BJP MP Trivedi Slams Dissenting Governments

His remarks came in the wake of protests in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and opposition from states like Tamil Nadu against the newly passed legislation.

April 7, 2025

Mehbooba Mufti Slams NC Govt for “Bowing to BJP Agenda” After Waqf Bill Debate Blocked in J&K Assembly

She urged the NC to take cues from the Tamil Nadu government, which has openly opposed the bill.

April 7, 2025

SC Declines Urgent Mentioning of Petitions Challenging Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

The Act, which received Presidential assent on April 5, had earlier passed through Parliament amid heated debates.

April 7, 2025

Uproar in J&K Assembly as NC MLAs Tear Waqf Amendment Bill Copies in Protest

“Since this issue is in the Supreme Court, rules do not permit discussion under an adjournment motion,” said the Speaker.

April 7, 2025