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Powers Of Collector Stayed, Non-Muslims On Boards Limited: Waqf Case Recap
The Supreme Court temporarily halted key provisions in the government's new Waqf laws, including one demanding potential donors be a 'practicing Muslim' for five years and another nominating non-Muslim individuals to federal and state Waqf boards.
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Assam Opposition Targets Himanta Sarma Over Voter Revision, Eviction Drives
Leaders of the All Indian United Democratic Front, a key opposition party in Assam, accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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Asaduddin Owaisi Participates In 'Lights Off' Protest Against Waqf Law
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday participated in the 'switching off lights' protest called by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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Amid Violence Over Waqf In Bengal, BJP Begins Outreach In Northeast
Amid ongoing protests by the Congress and Trinamool Congress against the amended Waqf law in Bengal, the Tripura unit of the ruling BJP has announced a statewide counter-campaign to raise public awareness, especially among the minority Muslim communi
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No Waqf Appointments, No Change In Status For Now: Centre To Top Court
The government has told the Supreme Court there will be "no Waqf appointments... and no change in status (of Waqf lands)" till the next hearing of petitions challenging the changes to laws governing administration of Muslim charitable properties.
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After Murshidabad, Violence During Waqf Protest In Another Bengal District
A fresh bout of violence - over changes to the Waqf laws, which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - rocked Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Monday.
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BJP Slaps Down Mamata Banerjee's Appeal As 3 Die In Waqf Law Protests
A teen boy was shot amid police firing in Bengal's Murshidabad Saturday as protests over changes to the Waqf laws - which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - enter a second consecutive day.
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Muslim Law Board Moves Supreme Court Against Waqf Bill
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court against the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Congress, Asaduddin Owaisi Approach Supreme Court Against Waqf Bill
Two Opposition MPs have filed petitions in the Supreme Court against the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling the proposed law "discriminatory towards Muslim".
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Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends
The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.
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Muslim Woman Wants To Follow Secular Property Law, Court Seeks Centre Reply
Amid a nationwide debate on a Uniform Civil Code, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre if a person born in a Muslim family can follow secular laws in matters of property or is bound to abide by the Sharia, the Muslim personal law
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"Bad In Law": Top Court Judge On 1981 Reference In Aligarh Muslim University Case
Terming a reference by a two-judge bench to a larger one over the minority status issue of Aligarh Muslim University as "bad in law", Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant said it undermined the authority of the chief justice of India.
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Aligarh Muslim University Launches 31 Open Courses In Law, Science And More: See Full List
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has launched 31 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) across various disciplines on the SWAYAM platform for the July 2024 semester.
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Muslim Body Issues Fatwa Against Cutting Trees, Burning Crops
In a rare 'green' gesture, an Islamic seminary in Lucknow has issued a fatwa (an edict by a recognised religious authority on a point of Islamic law) asking people not to cut trees and burn crops as part of initiatives to curb global warming.
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Powers Of Collector Stayed, Non-Muslims On Boards Limited: Waqf Case Recap
The Supreme Court temporarily halted key provisions in the government's new Waqf laws, including one demanding potential donors be a 'practicing Muslim' for five years and another nominating non-Muslim individuals to federal and state Waqf boards.
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Assam Opposition Targets Himanta Sarma Over Voter Revision, Eviction Drives
Leaders of the All Indian United Democratic Front, a key opposition party in Assam, accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of failing to maintain law and order in the state.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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Asaduddin Owaisi Participates In 'Lights Off' Protest Against Waqf Law
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday participated in the 'switching off lights' protest called by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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Amid Violence Over Waqf In Bengal, BJP Begins Outreach In Northeast
Amid ongoing protests by the Congress and Trinamool Congress against the amended Waqf law in Bengal, the Tripura unit of the ruling BJP has announced a statewide counter-campaign to raise public awareness, especially among the minority Muslim communi
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No Waqf Appointments, No Change In Status For Now: Centre To Top Court
The government has told the Supreme Court there will be "no Waqf appointments... and no change in status (of Waqf lands)" till the next hearing of petitions challenging the changes to laws governing administration of Muslim charitable properties.
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After Murshidabad, Violence During Waqf Protest In Another Bengal District
A fresh bout of violence - over changes to the Waqf laws, which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - rocked Bengal's South 24 Parganas district Monday.
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BJP Slaps Down Mamata Banerjee's Appeal As 3 Die In Waqf Law Protests
A teen boy was shot amid police firing in Bengal's Murshidabad Saturday as protests over changes to the Waqf laws - which govern how Muslim charitable properties are administered - enter a second consecutive day.
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Muslim Law Board Moves Supreme Court Against Waqf Bill
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court against the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
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Congress, Asaduddin Owaisi Approach Supreme Court Against Waqf Bill
Two Opposition MPs have filed petitions in the Supreme Court against the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling the proposed law "discriminatory towards Muslim".
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Waqf Amendment Bill In Lok Sabha On Wednesday, 3 Days Before Session Ends
The Waqf Amendment Bill - which proposes several changes to laws governing central and state boards, which decide how Muslim charitable properties are administered - will be tabled in the Lok Sabha Wednesday.
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Muslim Woman Wants To Follow Secular Property Law, Court Seeks Centre Reply
Amid a nationwide debate on a Uniform Civil Code, the Supreme Court has asked the Centre if a person born in a Muslim family can follow secular laws in matters of property or is bound to abide by the Sharia, the Muslim personal law
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"Bad In Law": Top Court Judge On 1981 Reference In Aligarh Muslim University Case
Terming a reference by a two-judge bench to a larger one over the minority status issue of Aligarh Muslim University as "bad in law", Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant said it undermined the authority of the chief justice of India.
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Aligarh Muslim University Launches 31 Open Courses In Law, Science And More: See Full List
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has launched 31 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) across various disciplines on the SWAYAM platform for the July 2024 semester.
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Muslim Body Issues Fatwa Against Cutting Trees, Burning Crops
In a rare 'green' gesture, an Islamic seminary in Lucknow has issued a fatwa (an edict by a recognised religious authority on a point of Islamic law) asking people not to cut trees and burn crops as part of initiatives to curb global warming.
