WAQF AMENDMENT BILL, 2024 A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

The significance of Waqf could be understood in a way that one of the seven wonders of the world, Taj Mahal is also considered to be a Waqf property according to many Muslim jurists. Waqf simply means making endowments where the primary purpose is to do philanthropic works either related to religion, education and many others. However, it should be restricted to the welfare of Muslim Community only.The concept of Waqf is very unique but it was codified in the year of 1994 for the first time. Recently, the aspect of Waqf has been in news as the current government has tried to amend the legislation dealing with this age old concept. It is for this reason the author in this research paper would analyse the aspect of Waqf and the impact of the recent amendment in great detail.Under the second chapter the author has explained the jurisprudential aspect of Waqf under the Muslim Law. The author has discussed the essential requisites for the creation of Waqf as well as kinds of Waqf which could be created legally under the Muslim Law. In Chapter 3 the author has discussed the Indian Legal framework related to Waqf. Further in Chapter 4 the author has discussed the Structure and Administration of Waqf Boards followed by the issues and challenges related to Waqf Properties in India under Chapter 5. Additionally, the author has discussed the recent Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 along with its critical analysis under Chapter 7 and lastly the author has concluded the present topic.