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Only registered 'qazis' can solemnise marriage under new nikahnama in Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board is drafting a new nikahnama aligned with the Uniform Civil Code. This new contract will authorize only registered qazis or maulanas to solemnize marriages. It aims to fix accountability and prevent religious conversion solely for marriage purposes. The draft will remove columns for polygamy and mandate…

The Economic Times

IUML's double standards exposed on Waqf Board stand, alleges CPI(M)

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan accused the IUML of double standards regarding Waqf Board appointments. He alleged the UDF government is aligning with BJP policies and weakening secularism. Govindan stated the government abandoned the previous LDF stance on the Waqf Amendment Act. He criticized the Chief Minister's claims about…

The Economic Times

SC to hear on Monday plea against Kerala HC order limiting Waqf Board from taking major decisions

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging a Kerala High Court order. This order restrains the state Waqf Board from making major decisions without permission. The High Court also directed the government to appoint its representative on the Board. These directions came while hearing public interest litigations alleging illegal…

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Congress opposes Hindu members on Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board, plans Supreme Court challenge

Madhya Pradesh reorganised its Waqf Board, adding two Hindu members to the ten-member committee. Congress leaders have criticised this move, calling it inappropriate and vowing to challenge it. Ruling BJP leaders defended the decision, stating the board is not solely for mosques. The Waqf Board chief affirmed the reconstitution followed…

The Economic Times

Munambam residents will not be evicted, Kerala CM Satheesan assures

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has assured that residents facing the Munambam land dispute will not be evicted. His government will legally fight to protect their land rights. Satheesan alleged the Waqf Board's registration of the land on the UMEED portal was politically motivated. The BJP supports the protesting…

The Economic Times

Delhi Imams protest outside Kejriwal residence; Demand delayed salaries

Imams of Delhi Waqf Board are protesting outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal for the immediate release of their salaries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Waqf Bill: Akhilesh Yadav lambasts BJP, jeers '...Zameen bechna nishana hai'

The SP Chief said, "BJP is working like a real estate company. It should change its name by adding 'Zameen' instead of 'Janta': Bhartiya Zameen Party." Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Waqf Board case: ED moves court seeking arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan

Enforcement Directorate seeks arrest warrant against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in Delhi court for money laundering case.

The Hindu

J&K High Court directs tribunals to be set up to deal with complaints against Waqf Board’s rent hikes

At least 29 licensees of Waqf Board properties filed petitions against the Board’s “arbitrary, irrational and exorbitant enhancement of monthly rent”.

The Hindu

ED conducts fresh searches in money laundering case against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan

ED searches 4-5 premises in Delhi in money laundering probe against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan linked to Delhi Waqf Board irregularities.

The Hindu

Permit Shia women of Akbhari sect to enter Ibadat Khana: Judge

Telangana High Court Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka orders Muttawali Committee to permit Akhbari Shia Muslim women to conduct religious prayers at Ibadat Khana. Waqf Board instructed to explain objections to not allowing women. Petitioner argued discrimination and violation of fundamental right to practice religion. Judge cited religious scriptures to emphasize equal…

The Hindu

Explained | What is the tussle between the Central government and the Delhi Waqf Board?

Delhi Waqf Board disputes Union Ministry's letter absolving it of 123 properties; HC forms two-member committee to study status of monuments; Waqf Board claims it was not consulted; notices sent to occupants of properties; HC directs authorities to ensure minimal disruption of day-to-day affairs, including prayer timings; Centre opposes Waqf…

The Hindu

Mehrauli demolition: Survey DDA relied on was found incomplete by HC panel last year

Before the demolition drive in south Delhi’s Mehrauli was halted by the Delhi High Court, anxious residents would wake up each day and ask themselves: “Who’s next?” “Who has got a stay?”

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L-G recommends disciplinary proceedings against former Delhi Waqf Board CEO

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor V K Saxena has recommended the Union home ministry to initiate disciplinary proceedings against IAS officer and former Delhi Waqf Board CEO SM Ali for allowing "illegal" resolutions of the board, sources at the L-G office said on Monday.

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Gyanvapi a waqf property, only waqf board can hear cases linked to it: Anjuman Intezamia Masajid

VARANASI: The Anjuman Intezamia Masajid — the Gyanvapi mosque management committee — on Wednesday submitted in the court of civil judge, senior division (fast-track court), Mahendra Kumar Pandey that the issues related to Gyanvapi mosque property could be heard at the Waqf Board’s Lucknow tribunal only as it was a…

The Hindu

J&K Waqf Board’s bid to set up cancer hospital on Srinagar Eidgah ground faces opposition

Regional parties and locals say the ground is a ‘sacred space’ and want the govt. to construct the hospital elsewhere

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Delhi Waqf Board recruitment irregularities | Court sends AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan to 14 days judicial custody

Anti-Corruption Branch, in a case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, arrested Amanatullah Khan on September 16

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Telangana State Waqf Board locked in tangles

Despite nearly five years, TSWB has not succeeded in getting its own records’ room, reports Syed Mohammed

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BJP continuing with ‘Operation Lotus’ to break AAP: Sisodia on Amanatullah Khan’s arrest

Mr. Khan, Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Okhla, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch on September 16 in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment

The Hindu

Wakf Boar claim: Thiruchendurai villagers get temporary exemption for registering title deeds

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After Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand to conduct survey of madrassas

DEHRADUN: Days after the Uttar Pradesh government began surveying madrassas in the state, Uttarakhand on Tuesday announced that it will also carry out a similar exercise. While UP is carrying out the survey only for unrecognized madrassas, the Uttarakhand administration said it would look into both registered and unregistered madrassas.

The Hindu

Calling time on caretakers of J&K’s Sufi shrines

The Waqf Board, in a bid to promote transparency and set its finances in order, has banned donations to caretakers of shrines and ousted them. The move threatens to consign ancient rituals to obscurity and push into penury families that have looked after the upkeep of the spiritual centres for…

The Hindu

House repeals move to leave Waqf Board appointments to PSC

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The Times of India

Municipal Corporation Faridabad and Wakf Board officials arrested caught taking Rs 80,000 bribe

CHANDIGARH: Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has arrested two officials posted in Municipal Corporation Faridabad and Waqf Board, Bhiwani red-handed while accepting bribe worth Rs 50,000 and Rs 30,000 respectively. Both have been booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

The Hindu

Case registered against Mattannur mosque committee members

Irregularities alleged in renovation of mosque

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