Waqf (Amendment) Act comes into force from April 8: Govt notification

India's Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, takes effect today, ushering in reforms for Waqf property management. Key changes include separating trusts from Waqf, modernizing processes with technology like a Central Portal, and restricting Waqf dedication to practicing Muslims. The Act also protects women's inheritance rights and addresses concerns over government properties declared as Waqf, sparking controversy among religious and political groups.