Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: April 2025
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Top 15 Legal Current Affairs: April 2025

April 2025 has been a significant month for legal developments in India, with several important cases, new laws, and international issues making headlines. From the historic changes to the Waqf Act to major Supreme Court rulings, the legal system has seen reforms focused on improving transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. Additionally, the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan has complicated the country's foreign relations and legal framework.

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What is Waqf Property? Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 Explained
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What is Waqf Property? Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 Explained

Ambani's Antilia, the Kumbh Mela ground, and even the Taj Mahal — all of these have been claimed by the Waqf Board at some point. Hard to believe, right? Not only this the Waqf Board is the largest landowner in India after the Armed Forces and the Indian Railways. India also has the largest Waqf holdings in the world. In fact, Waqf boards control 8.7 lakh properties covering 9.4 lakh acres, valued at an estimated 71.2 lakh crore. While countries like Turkey, Egypt, and Iraq no longer follow this system, India has laws that protect and regulate it. The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 was passed by the Indian Parliament in early April 2025. The Lok Sabha approved the bill on 2 April 2025, followed by the Rajya Sabha on 3 April 2025. Later President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent, and the Act came into force on 8 April 2025. ​However, the Act has sparked political and legal controversy because of land claims, legal powers, and lack of transparency.

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