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The introduction of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 in Parliament has sparked a heated debate. Is the bill truly aimed at reducing corruption and promoting transparency, or are there hidden agendas at play? While the government and mainstream media narratives claim Waqf properties are being misused, the 375-year-old historic Fatehpuri
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Dive into the inspiring life and legacy of Abdul Qayyum Ansari, a remarkable social reformer, freedom fighter, and voice of the marginalized. This video sheds light on his tireless efforts for the social justice and political empowerment of backward Muslim communities. Ansari stood at the forefront of the freedom struggle,
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In this video, we delve into the complexities surrounding Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995, which empowers Waqf Boards to identify and declare properties as Waqf based on evidence and a formal procedure. With proposals to omit this section and replace the Survey Commissioner with the District Magistrate (DM)
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Can the Waqf Board really claim any property under Section 40 of the Waqf Act, 1995?
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Author: Dr Mohsin Alam Bhatt, Lecturer in Law (Assistant Professor) at Queen Mary University of London