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Understanding The UMEED Act, 2025: Key Changes And Implications




Rimpa Sil, S.K. Acharya Institute of Law


ABSTRACT


The concept of Waqf under the Muslim law played an important role in supporting the religious and the welfare the community in India since the period of 12th century. Despite, of so many Amendments it continued to suffer from mismanagement, outdated records, land disputes and lack of transparency. To solve these problems, the Indian Government recently passed the Waqf (Amendment) Act,2025, also known as UMEED Act. This paper explores the historical background of waqf and its legal evolution also the major changes introduced under the new law. The paper also highlights the landmark judgements which shaped the waqf jurisprudence. This research work aims to provide a descriptive understanding of how UMEED Act seeks to modernize the waqf system and protect the Right of the citizen of this country.


Keywords: Waqf Reforms, Sachar Committee Report, UMEED Act, Waqf Governance, Waqf Endowment



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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