Indian Laws

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Correct Answer : Option c

Explanation
Context: Recently, the President of India granted her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

Statement 1 is correct: The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 retains provisions allowing non-Muslims to be appointed to key waqf institutions, including the Central Waqf Council, State Waqf Boards, and waqf tribunals. It empowers the Centre to nominate three Members of Parliament — two from the Lok Sabha and one from the Rajya Sabha — to the Central Waqf Council without mandating that they be Muslims. Similarly, the Act permits the appointment of a non-Muslim Chief Executive Officer and mandates that State governments appoint at least two non-Muslim members to the Waqf Boards.

Statement 2 is correct: The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 permits the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the Central Waqf Council. It mandates that at least two members of the Council must be non-Muslims, thereby broadening the representation within this body.

Statement 3 is correct: The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 allows for the establishment of separate Waqf Boards for specific Muslim sects, including the Bohra and Agakhani communities. This provision acknowledges the distinct religious practices and needs of these communities, facilitating more tailored management of their Waqf properties.