{"id":6477,"date":"2025-05-03T17:07:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T11:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/?p=6477"},"modified":"2025-07-22T15:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T09:43:18","slug":"what-is-waqf-amendment-bill-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/what-is-waqf-amendment-bill-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 went into effect as law on April 5, 2025, shortly after President Droupadi Murmu approved it becoming a law.&nbsp; It was signed to be the law along with the Mussalman Waqf (Repeal) Bill of 2025. These reforms mark a major shift aimed at making Waqf property management more transparent, efficient, and equitable across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Waqf?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The permanent donation of property for charitable, religious, or other noble purposes is known as &#8220;waqf&#8221; in Muslim law. The property becomes God&#8217;s property after it is declared a Waqf, and the mutawalli is considered to be its custodian. Waqf is not theory but has an impact in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have seen a Waqf madrasa provide free education to hundreds of children in my hometown for growing years; it shows how Waqf is genuine enough to sustain communities over generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to bring about a ripple effect of ongoing service, these properties, mostly Waqf properties, are generally used to fund mosques, hospitals, orphanages, cemeteries, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#cbcbcb\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Need A Legal Advice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-extra-small-font-size\">The internet is not a lawyer and neither are you. Talk to a real lawyer about your legal issue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/talk-to-lawyer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a Lawyer<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/talk-to-lawyer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/talk-to-lawyer-black-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1667 size-full lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/talk-to-lawyer-black-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/talk-to-lawyer-black-logo-300x150.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/200;\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Was a New Waqf Law 2025 Needed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine donating land for a mosque, only to see it misused due to weak laws.<br>That is why the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 was needed, to fix serious gaps such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opaque management and missing records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encroachments rising alarmingly from 2013 to 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women being denied inheritance under family Waqfs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waqf Boards misusing powers to claim properties without evidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a strong law, countless religious endowments were vulnerable to misuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Reforms Brought by the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This law brings several major reforms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No more Arbitrary Declarations:<\/strong> Waqf Boards can no longer unilaterally declare properties as Waqf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory Digital Registration:<\/strong> Every Waqf property must now be recorded online with full details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthened Dispute Resolution:<\/strong> Waqf Tribunals have been empowered for quicker decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Muslims Inclusions<\/strong>: For the first time, non-Muslims can now serve on Waqf Boards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection of Women&#8217;s Rights:<\/strong> Family Waqfs can no longer deny rightful inheritance to women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandatory Independent Audits:<\/strong> Annual financial reviews by CAG-level officers are now compulsory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A local trust office I visited last month proudly showed their newly digitized Waqf property list. It was refreshing to see such clarity after years of dusty files and missing papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relevant Case:<\/strong> <strong>Board of Muslim Waqfs v. Radha Kishan (1978): <\/strong>The Supreme Court emphasized on how the Waqf properties needs to be regulated by the law.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Difference between Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 &amp; the Old Waqf Act 1995<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To truly understand the reforms, here\u2019s a clear comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Property Declaration:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waqf Act, 1995:<\/strong> Waqf could be formed through Declaration, Endowment, or User.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025:<\/strong> Waqf can be created only by a lawful practicing Muslim owner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inquiry Powers:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waqf Act, 1995:<\/strong> Waqf Boards had the power to inquire as well as unilaterally declare any of the property as the Waqf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025: <\/strong>Boards are prohibited from declaring any property as Waqf without following the required legal procedures.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Survey Authority:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waqf Act, 1995:<\/strong> Waqf property surveys are carried out by Survey Commissioners.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025<\/strong>: District Collectors will conduct surveys based on state revenue records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waqf Board Members:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waqf Act, 1995:<\/strong> All of the core members of the Board must be Muslims.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025:<\/strong> The Waqf Boards now need to have two non-Muslim members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial Audit:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waqf Act, 1995:<\/strong> Waqf account audits were conducted at the state level.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025:<\/strong> Audits need to be done by the Central CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) or any designated central officer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appeal Mechanism:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Waqf Act, 1995:<\/strong> No appeal was allowed against the decisions of Waqf Tribunals (except rare intervention by High Court).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025:<\/strong> The appeals to be filed at the High Court within the time frame of 90 days.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is \u2018Waqf by User\u2019 and What Changed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2018Waqf by User\u2019 allowed properties actively used by Muslim communities (like a decades-old mosque) to be declared Waqf, even without formal title deeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>According to WAMSI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>872,852 Waqf properties exist in India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>402,000 are classified as Waqf-by-User<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Post-2025 Law:<\/strong> Going forward, documentary proof is compulsory for any new Waqf-by-User claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One elderly community leader I spoke with recently expressed relief: We finally have clarity. Real Waqf properties will be protected, not just assumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Existing Waqf-by-User properties remain valid unless they are challenged or overlap with government lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Information Must Now Be Uploaded on the Waqf Property Portal?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every Waqf property must disclose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full identification, boundaries, usage, and occupier details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name and address of the creator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation date and mode (declaration or endowment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deed of Waqf, if available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manager (Mutawalli) details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gross annual income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxes, rates, and land revenue dues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual expenses incurred for income realization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salary and allowances paid to Mutawalli and staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of ongoing court disputes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other prescribed information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This move ushers in an era of accountability that was long overdue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Mussalman Waqf (Repeal) Bill, 2025?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The old Mussalman Waqf Act of 1923 was repealed due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To remove redundant and outdated regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the Act to unify the Waqf governance\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To bring clarity, modern practices, and better governance standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, there is a single, uniform legal framework for Waqf matters across India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Matters?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This reform is not just about minority welfare, it is about protecting the integrity of public religious trusts and ensuring fairness for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Benefits of the Waqf Amendment 2025:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transparent property management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protection of religious and charitable assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowerment of women in family Waqfs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster dispute resolution and less litigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial accountability through CAG-level audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive management through broader board representation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case Study:<\/strong> In <strong>Abdul Rahim v. State of Maharashtra, (2012):<\/strong> The Supreme Court called for transparency and better governance in religious endowments, principles that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill now codifies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supreme Court About the Waqf (Amendment) Bill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court of India has received multiple applications against the 2025 amendments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key developments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Court raised concerns over the requirement of documentary proof for Waqf-by-User properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Center determined that until the next hearing, no non-Muslims were going to be appointed to Waqf Boards.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Court questioned the recognition of Waqf claims over disputed government lands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The next hearing date is on May 5, 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court\u2019s ruling could significantly influence how the new Waqf system is finally implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One can <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/talk-to-lawyer\">talk to lawyer<\/a><\/strong> from Lead India for any kind of legal support. In India, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/free-legal-advice\">free legal advice<\/a><\/strong> online can be obtained at Lead India. Along with receiving free legal advice online, one can also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/ask-free-question\">ask questions<\/a><\/strong> to the experts online free through Lead India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. After the 2025 Amendment, is it possible to sell Waqf property?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It cannot be sold, or transferred once it has been devoted. The 2025 Amendment reinforces this rule by ensuring stricter registration and management to prevent misuse or unauthorized sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Who can now manage Waqf properties under the new law?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, management is more inclusive. Apart from Muslim members, two non-Muslim experts can also be nominated to Waqf Boards, ensuring transparency, diverse representation, and broader public accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How does the new law protect the rights of women in family Waqfs?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 Amendment makes it clear that family Waqfs (Waqf-Alal-Aulad) cannot deny rightful inheritance to women. Muslim women must receive their lawful shares according to inheritance laws, and Waqf Tribunals can enforce these rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 went into effect as law on April 5, 2025, shortly after President Droupadi Murmu approved it becoming a law.&nbsp; It was signed to be the law along with the Mussalman Waqf (Repeal) Bill of 2025. These reforms mark a major shift aimed at making Waqf property management more transparent, efficient, &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/what-is-waqf-amendment-bill-2025\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025?<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":6974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[52,3298,3299,3296,3297],"class_list":["post-6477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general-legal-issues","tag-supreme-court","tag-waqf","tag-waqf-amendment-bill","tag-waqf-board","tag-waqf-property"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Understand the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, its key reforms, property rules, women&#039;s rights, SC challenges, and impact on Waqf-by-User.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/what-is-waqf-amendment-bill-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What Is Waqf Amendment Bill 2025?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Understand the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, its key reforms, property rules, women&#039;s rights, SC challenges, and impact on Waqf-by-User.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/what-is-waqf-amendment-bill-2025\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Lead India\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leadindialaw\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-05-03T11:37:41+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-22T09:43:18+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.leadindia.law\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/What-Is-Waqf-Amendment-Bill-20251.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Adv. 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