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New Indian Express
a day ago
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- New Indian Express
Waqf board case: Charges framed against AAP MLA
Khan was also accused of getting his relatives and other acquaintances appointed on various contractual or daily wage posts in the board, as part of the criminal conspiracy. These appointments were allegedly made by the 'misuse and abuse' of the official positions of Khan and Alam. In its order, the court said, 'Where there is strong suspicion, it is sufficient at this stage to indicate a conspiracy involving all these parties.' The court added, 'The actions and omissions of these accused clearly show that they had a mutual understanding, either express or implied, to facilitate the illegal appointments (of Alam and 10 others) and this warrants the framing of conspiracy charges against all involved.' The court referred to Section 101 of the Waqf Act, which says besides board members, any individual duly appointed to perform duties under the act be regarded as a public servant under the law. 'Accordingly, a strong suspicion does arise against all the 11 accused, and the facts do disclose prima facie sufficient material to frame charges against all of them,' the court said. Charges were framed under Section 120 B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC read with 13(1)(d) and 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, against Amanatullah Khan for being involved in the conspiracy with Alam and nine others. All the accused persons pleaded not guilty, following which the court posted the matter for August 21. Procedures violated: CBI According to the CBI, Khan, during his tenure as chairman of Delhi Waqf Board from 2016 to 2021, misused his position to make appointments in violation of established rules and procedures. Among these was appointment of Mahboob Alam as CEO of the board, the central agency submitted in its chargesheet.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Charges framed against Amanatullah, 10 others
New Delhi: A court on Monday cleared the way for the trial of AAP MLA in a case of alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment by framing charges against him and 10 others. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Special judge Dig Vinay Singh said there was "strong suspicion" of conspiracy and "prima facie evidence" against the accused. The charges of criminal conspiracy and criminal misconduct by a public servant were framed against Khan and Mahboob Alam, the then chief executive officer of the waqf board. The court also framed charges of criminal conspiracy, read with criminal misconduct by a public servant, against Hamid Akhtar, Kifayatullah Khan, Rafiusshan Khan, Imran Ali, Mohammed Ahrar, Aquib Jawed, Azhar Khan, Zakir Khan and Abdul Mannar. CBI registered a case in 2016 under IPC and Prevention of Corruption Act after it was alleged that Khan, being chairman of the board, got Alam appointed as the board's CEO in a corrupt and illegal way and secured the appointments of his relatives and other known persons to various contractual or daily wage posts. The latter appointments were allegedly made by the "misuse and abuse" of the official positions of Khan and Alam. In its 46-page order, the court said, "It is sufficient at this stage to indicate a conspiracy involving all these parties." It also referred to Section 101 of Waqf Act, which says that besides the board members, any individual duly appointed to perform duties under it would be regarded as a public servant. The accused pleaded not guilty, following which the court posted the matter for Aug 21.
India.com
23-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Not Nitish Kumar, THIS leader is likely to be the next Vice President of India, he is Modi government's top choice too, his name is…
Home News Not Nitish Kumar, THIS leader is likely to be the next Vice President of India, he is Modi government's top choice too, his name is… Not Nitish Kumar, THIS leader is likely to be the next Vice President of India, he is Modi government's top choice too, his name is… Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suddenly resigned on Tuesday evening, citing health concerns. In his resignation letter, Dhankhar said he was stepping down to focus on his health and follow medical advice. Not Nitish Kumar, THIS leader is likely to be the next Vice President of India, he is Modi government's top choice too, his name is... After Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation was accepted, there has been a lot of buzz about who will be the next Vice President. Several names are being talked about among BJP leaders. At the moment, Arif Mohammad Khan, who is the Governor of Bihar, seems to be the top choice for the role. People believe that once Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his visits to the UK and Maldives, a final decision about the new Vice President may be made. In political circles, some other names are also being discussed for the position, one of them is Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Rajnath Singh not interested? Even when Jagdeep Dhankhar became Vice President last time, Rajnath Singh's name was being discussed. But Rajnath, who has already served twice as BJP's national president and has been handling important roles like Home Minister and now Defence Minister for the past 11 years in the Modi government, had clearly shown no interest in the post even then. JP Nadda unlikely to be chosen Some people are now also talking about BJP national president JP Nadda for the role. They are pointing out that his term as party president is ending soon. However, many senior leaders are strongly denying this possibility. They say that Nadda is already managing two big ministries in the government i.e. Health, and Chemicals & Fertilizers, along with being the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha. So, there is little chance that he will be removed from these key roles to be made Vice President. Low chances for Nitish Kumar Some voices are also asking for Bihar's Nitish Kumar to be made the next Vice President, but this seems highly unlikely. Arif Mohammad Khan seen as the top choice Arif Mohammad Khan is being seen as the most suitable candidate because of his long political experience and his ideological alignment with the BJP and the Sangh Parivar. Though he had been away from active politics for a long time, the Modi government appointed him as Governor of Kerala, and later, Governor of Bihar. Back in the 1980s, he had resigned from Rajiv Gandhi's Cabinet after strongly opposing the law that overturned the Supreme Court's verdict in the Shah Bano case. He has always stood firmly against religious extremism and appeasement politics. More recently, he has openly supported key decisions of the Modi government, like the triple talaq law and changes to the Waqf Act, defending them with strong arguments. Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar suddenly resigned on Tuesday evening, citing health concerns. In his resignation letter, Dhankhar said he was stepping down to focus on his health and follow medical advice. While the decision may seem sudden, there have been several recent occasions where he appeared unwell during public events — even though he seemed active and energetic while presiding over Rajya Sabha sessions. For breaking news and live news updates, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Read more on Latest India News on
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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
SC declines plea seeking transfer of Waqf Act petition from Delhi HC
A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said that courts are increasingly being used for generating newspaper headlines rather than genuine legal redress Press Trust of India New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking transfer of a petition challenging the 1995 Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the apex court. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said that courts are increasingly being used for generating newspaper headlines rather than genuine legal redress. The bench, which also comprised Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, made sharp remarks while hearing a transfer petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petition sought to move his challenge to various provisions of the Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court. "This issue is already pending before this court. Why do you want more petitions," the CJI asked at the outset. The bench noted that an earlier bench led by then CJI Sanjiv Khanna had already set a clear timeline for admitting such challenges. The court had also permitted fresh petitioners to file intervention applications in the ongoing batch of 11 petitions challenging similar provisions of the Act. Appearing in person, Upadhyay argued, "I was the first person to challenge this," insisting that his petition was the one that drew public attention to the alleged "land grab" by waqf boards involving over 40 lakh acres. "You are always the first. What is the hurry to rush to court? Only after seeing the newspapers? Petitions are nowadays being filed only for the newspapers," the CJI said. "We are not inclined to entertain the prayer." Upadhyay's writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenges the constitutional validity of Sections 4 to 9 and Section 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said that these provisions are arbitrary and violate fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 21, 25, and 27 of the Constitution. A similar challenge to the Waqf Act and its 2025 amendments is already pending before the Supreme Court, where a batch of petitions is being heard.
News18
22-07-2025
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SC rejects plea to transfer Waqf Act petition from Delhi HC
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking transfer of a petition challenging the 1995 Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the apex court. A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai said that courts are increasingly being used for generating newspaper headlines rather than genuine legal redress. The bench, which also comprised Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, made sharp remarks while hearing a transfer petition filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay. The petition sought to move his challenge to various provisions of the Waqf Act from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court. 'This issue is already pending before this court. Why do you want more petitions," the CJI asked at the outset. The bench noted that an earlier bench led by then CJI Sanjiv Khanna had already set a clear timeline for admitting such challenges. The court had also permitted fresh petitioners to file intervention applications in the ongoing batch of 11 petitions challenging similar provisions of the Act. Appearing in person, Upadhyay argued, 'I was the first person to challenge this," insisting that his petition was the one that drew public attention to the alleged 'land grab" by waqf boards involving over 40 lakh acres. 'We are not inclined to entertain the prayer." Upadhyay's writ petition before the Delhi High Court challenges the constitutional validity of Sections 4 to 9 and Section 14 of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said that these provisions are arbitrary and violate fundamental rights under Articles 14, 15, 21, 25, and 27 of the Constitution. A similar challenge to the Waqf Act and its 2025 amendments is already pending before the Supreme Court, where a batch of petitions is being heard. PTI SJK KVK KVK view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 23:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
