3 Things The new Waqf bill, Manish Sisoda's bail, and waiver for clinical trials
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Aug 12, 2024 Asad Rehman, a journalist specializing in Waqf governance, discusses the controversial Waqf Amendment Bill and its criticisms from opposition and Muslim groups. Mallica Joshi shares insights on the bail granted to Manish Sisodia, exploring its political ramifications after 17 months of jail time. Lastly, Anonna Dutt sheds light on a new regulatory change that will expedite the availability of international drugs in India, raising questions about safety and access in the healthcare landscape.
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What A Waqf Actually Is
- A waqf is a religious charitable trust where property is held 'for God' and managed for social and religious purposes.
- A mutawalli (caretaker) and waqf boards administer daily use such as mosques and orphanages.
Collector Replaces Tribunals
- The proposed Waqf Amendment would remove tribunals and make the district collector the final arbiter in waqf disputes.
- Critics fear this centralizes power and undermines judicial independence in disputes involving government bodies.
Deeds Replace Oral Recognition
- The bill would require written deeds for waqf recognition and remove recognition by long use or oral declaration.
- Muslim groups warn this will create fresh disputes for many historically oral or usage-based waqfs.