Waqf Amendment Act to be effective from today after Parliament passage, President's nod

The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 officially came into effect today, following its passage in both Houses of Parliament last week. The law introduces a series of significant reforms to the administration and regulation of waqf properties across India.

The Waqf



(Amendment) Bill was passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha following marathon over 12-hour debates in both Houses, and also received President Droupadi Murmu's nod.

The government, in an official gazette notification, said that the Act official comes into force today, April 8.