Is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 Constitutionally Justified?
🧱 Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha on April 3, 2025, aims to reform the governance and management of Waqf properties in India. The Bill introduces significant provisions intended to promote transparency, accountability, and legal clarity. However, it has drawn scrutiny regarding its potential to infringe upon fundamental rights, particularly those related to religious freedom, minority protections, and property rights. This article presents a legal and constitutional analysis of the Bill in light of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, judicial interpretations, and established doctrines of constitutional law. ⚖️ Article 14…