Delhi Waqf Board

Walkout Protest Erupts Over Delhi Waqf Board’s Presentation In JPC Meeting

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) bill descended into chaos once again as the Delhi Waqf Board voiced its support for the proposed changes. Sources indicate that IAS Ashwini Kumar, the administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board, backed the bill, prompting Opposition MPs to label his...

ED Charges AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan In Alleged Delhi Waqf Board Scam

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a chargesheet on Tuesday against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, alleging money laundering linked to irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board. The 110-page supplementary chargesheet also identifies Mariam Siddiqui as a co-accused, although she has not been arrested by the ED. The court is anticipated to...

Waqf Board Amendment Bill: Proposed Amendments to Wakf Act Face Strong Opposition from Muslim Personal Law Board

Amid reports of the government's plans to introduce a bill amending the Wakf Act 1995, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has expressed strong opposition, labeling the proposed changes as "unacceptable." Government sources have indicated that up to 40 amendments to the Act are being considered to reduce...

Delhi Waqf Board Case: AAP MLA moves Delhi HC for anticipatory bail

MLA for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Amanat Ullah Khan, filed a request for anticipatory bail with the Delhi High Court in relation to a money laundering case that was brought against him due to purported irregularities in the hiring of employees and the leasing of real estate by the...