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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Karnataka HC quashes case against Bommai for remarks against Waqf board
The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed two hate speech cases filed against former Chief Minister and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Basavaraj Bommai, according to a report by Bar and Bench. Bommai was accused of promoting enmity between religious groups after he accused Waqf authorities of land encroachment. 'If a stone is thrown in Savanur, wherever it falls, it is Waqf land,' Bommai had said in November 2024. Bommai made these alleged remarks during a BJP rally to condemn the Waqf Board and Siddaramaih-led government for allegedly grabbing the properties of farmers and temples. Court says complaint vague, quashes proceedings against Bommai Following his remarks, Bommai was booked under Section 196(1)(a) (promoting enmity between groups) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). Terming the criminal complaints frivolous and vindictive, Bommai filed two petitions and challenged the complaint. Justice SR Krishna Kumar, while hearing the case, noted, "In light of the vague, bald, omnibus, laconic allegations made in the impugned complaint, coupled with principles stated by the apex court and this court.. I am of the view that the continuation of the impugned proceedings would amount to abuse of process of law.. allowed, quashed." Waqf Bill 2025 In the early hours of April 3, 2025, Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 after a 12-hour-long debate on it. While leaders of the Opposition parties accused the Centre of interfering in the religious affairs of Muslims, the latter defended themselves by denying all the allegations. The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to bring reforms to the management of Waqf properties in India. The Bill was passed with a 288 majority in the Lok Sabha and was passed in the Rajya Sabha on April 4, 2025. The bill received 128 votes in favour and 95 against and now awaits President Droupadi Murmu's assent to make it a law. Earlier this month, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the Centre is working to make the Central Waqf Council more robust and responsive in its service to the community.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Arunachal guv participates in waqf reform awareness meet
1 2 Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh governor KT Parnaik participated in the Waqf Reform Awareness Meet at the Raj Bhavan on official statement from the Raj Bhavan said the event brought together community leaders , scholars and representatives from various faiths to discuss the significance of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill with the participants, the governor emphasised that the Bill results from extensive consultations, thoughtful deliberations, and collective effort to bring meaningful reforms to benefit all sections of the Muslim community. He said the process was guided by the inclusive spirit of 'Sabka Prayas', and reflected a true sense of national participation and said that Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a progressive step forward and it is designed to ensure that the benefits and revenues from waqf properties are directed towards the upliftment of those in need, helping them to stand on par with other communities. He added that the reform is not just about administration, but about empowerment and governor appealed to the Muslim community not to have the feeling that they are minority. Citing inspiring examples of prominent Muslim figures who have made invaluable contributions to India, including President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, he said the community has been contributing richly to the growth and progress of the society and the the participation of members of all faiths in the meet, Parnaik said in Arunachal Pradesh, the people of the state have the highest regard for all religions and respect them. He appealed to the people to continue fostering goodwill and positive thought for the progress of the society, the state and the affairs and home minister Mama Natung described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 as a corrective and inclusive step, aligned with the national vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur Sabka Prayas. He encouraged all citizens to understand the positive impact of the Bill and work together to strengthen communal Nani Bath and Prof Nabum Naka Hina from the department of political science, Rajiv Gandhi University, along with Dera Natung Govt College principal MQ Khan made insightful presentations on the history of waqf, the key amendments introduced in the Bill, and the long-term benefits for the community.
Times of Oman
04-04-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
India: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi: The budget session of Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, a day after the passage of the much-debated Waqf Amendment Bill of 2025. The House will reconvene during the Monsoon session of Parliament, the dates of which have not yet been announced. Rajya Sabha has also been adjourned till 1:00 PM on Friday. Speaker Om Birla said the lower house of Parliament underwent 26 sittings from the commencement of the Session on January 31. "We are at the end of the fourth session of the 18th Lok Sabha. This session started on January 31, 2025. In this session, we had 26 sittings, and the total number was about 118 per cent," Birla said while addressing the lower house during his closing remarks. During the session, 10 government bills were introduced, and 16 bills, including the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, were passed. A total of 173 Honourable Members participated in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to President's address, the Lok Sabha Speaker said, adding that 169 members participated in the discussion on the Union Budget. On Thursday, 202 members raised matters of public importance in the House during Zero Hour, which is a record for the number of matters raised during Zero Hour in a day for any Lok Sabha. "I also thank my colleagues at the Chair's Table, the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Parliamentary Affairs, the Leader of Opposition, leaders of various parties and Members, the Secretary General, Lok Sabha Secretariat and the officers and staff of the Secretariat and the related agencies for their assistance in conducting the proceedings of the House," Birla said. Rijiju said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 will be renamed the UMEED (Unified Waqf Management Empowerment Efficiency and Development) Bill. Meanwhile, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Union government on Friday after the Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 and said the government had taken a "negative stand." "It is their interpretation, we kept our views on the bill in front of them (government). They have taken a negative stand, and they are taking it forward," Kharge told reporters. The Lok Sabha, which discussed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill on Wednesday, passed it past midnight after a marathon debate. The government introduced the revised bill after incorporating the recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee, which examined the legislation introduced in August last year. The bill seeks to amend the Act of 1995 and improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. The Bill aims to overcome the shortcomings of the previous act and enhance the efficiency of Waqf boards, improving the registration process and increasing the role of technology in managing waqf records. The Budget Session of the Parliament was convened in two parts; it commenced on January 31 and went on till February 13. The second part of Parliament's budget session began on March 10.
