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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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"Interim Stay Against…": Centre Defends Waqf Act In Supreme Court
The government on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on implementation of the new Waqf laws while challenges to it are being heard by the Supreme Court.
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No Provocative Speeches Allowed: High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the central forces to stay put in violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent last week.
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Supreme Court To Resume Hearing Of Petitions Against Waqf Bill Today
The Supreme Court will continue hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on Thursday.
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Kiren Rijiju's Theory On Why Rahul Gandhi Did Not Speak During Waqf Debate
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed surprise over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, not taking part in the marathon debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.
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"You Cannot Rewrite The Past": Supreme Court To Centre During Waqf Hearing
"We are told Delhi High Court is built on Waqf Land... We are not saying all Waqf by user is wrong, but there is genuine concern," Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna told Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the petitioners.
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"There Is Land Under Waqf But...": Mithun Chakraborty On Bengal Violence
Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty, in the backdrop of massive violence in Bengal over Waqf, today said this violence is being engineered by those who have so far been illegally enjoying the benefits from Waqf property.
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"Armed Gang Came From Nowhere": Locals On Bengal Violence Amid Waqf Stir
Skeletal remains of burnt vehicles, a looted shopping mall and a vandalised pharmacy were some of the tell-tale signs of violence that engulfed parts of Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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"Decided Not To Speak On Waqf Bill?" Mayawati Questions Rahul Gandhi
The Centre on Tuesday notified the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which got the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 after its passage from Parliament following heated debates in both houses.
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Security Tightened In West Bengal After Protests Over Waqf Act Turn Violent
Similarly, a Muslim organisation in Siliguri protested against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. A protester urged the Central government to take back the Act. Earlier, Students from Aliah University on Friday staged a protest against the Waqf Act.
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Waqf Act Comes Into Force, Top Court To Hear Pleas Challenging It Next Week
A clutch of petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment bill -- passed by the parliament last week -- will be heard by the Supreme Court on April 16.
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Waqf Bill Discussion Breaks Record For Longest Debate In Rajya Sabha
The extensive and rigorous debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha last week set a new benchmark by scripting new record of having longest discussion in the history of the Upper House.
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Rashtriya Janata Dal MPs To Challenge Waqf Bill In Supreme Court
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed this week after two days of heated debate in both houses of Parliament.
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Waqf Bill, Cleared By Parliament After Heated Debates, Gets President's Nod
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was passed by both houses of parliament after heated debates.
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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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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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"Interim Stay Against…": Centre Defends Waqf Act In Supreme Court
The government on Friday said it would oppose any stay, partial or complete, on implementation of the new Waqf laws while challenges to it are being heard by the Supreme Court.
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No Provocative Speeches Allowed: High Court On Bengal Waqf Violence
The Calcutta High Court on Thursday directed the central forces to stay put in violence-hit Murshidabad district of West Bengal, where protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act turned violent last week.
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Supreme Court To Resume Hearing Of Petitions Against Waqf Bill Today
The Supreme Court will continue hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on Thursday.
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Kiren Rijiju's Theory On Why Rahul Gandhi Did Not Speak During Waqf Debate
Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has expressed surprise over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, not taking part in the marathon debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.
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"You Cannot Rewrite The Past": Supreme Court To Centre During Waqf Hearing
"We are told Delhi High Court is built on Waqf Land... We are not saying all Waqf by user is wrong, but there is genuine concern," Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna told Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the petitioners.
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"There Is Land Under Waqf But...": Mithun Chakraborty On Bengal Violence
Actor-politician Mithun Chakraborty, in the backdrop of massive violence in Bengal over Waqf, today said this violence is being engineered by those who have so far been illegally enjoying the benefits from Waqf property.
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"Armed Gang Came From Nowhere": Locals On Bengal Violence Amid Waqf Stir
Skeletal remains of burnt vehicles, a looted shopping mall and a vandalised pharmacy were some of the tell-tale signs of violence that engulfed parts of Murshidabad district of West Bengal during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
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"Decided Not To Speak On Waqf Bill?" Mayawati Questions Rahul Gandhi
The Centre on Tuesday notified the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which got the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on April 5 after its passage from Parliament following heated debates in both houses.
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Security Tightened In West Bengal After Protests Over Waqf Act Turn Violent
Similarly, a Muslim organisation in Siliguri protested against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. A protester urged the Central government to take back the Act. Earlier, Students from Aliah University on Friday staged a protest against the Waqf Act.
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Waqf Act Comes Into Force, Top Court To Hear Pleas Challenging It Next Week
A clutch of petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment bill -- passed by the parliament last week -- will be heard by the Supreme Court on April 16.
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Waqf Bill Discussion Breaks Record For Longest Debate In Rajya Sabha
The extensive and rigorous debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha last week set a new benchmark by scripting new record of having longest discussion in the history of the Upper House.
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Rashtriya Janata Dal MPs To Challenge Waqf Bill In Supreme Court
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed this week after two days of heated debate in both houses of Parliament.
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Waqf Bill, Cleared By Parliament After Heated Debates, Gets President's Nod
President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which was passed by both houses of parliament after heated debates.
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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".
