Certificate Course on Waqf Laws in India
About Certificate Course on Waqf Laws in India
Legal Connect Delhi proposes to conduct a One-Week Online Certificate Course on “Waqf Laws in India” for law students, law graduates, and young professionals.
The course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the historical evolution, legislative developments, contemporary amendments, and judicial interpretations related to Waqf law in India.
Given the increasing national focus on waqf-related issues, this program will equip students with essential legal knowledge and practical insights for academic growth and career advancement.
Course Objectives
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To familiarize students with the concept and legal framework of waqf
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To discuss in-depth the evolution of Waqf laws from colonial to contemporary India
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To analyze legislative reforms through various Wakf Acts and Amendments
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To critically understand recent amendments, challenges, and judicial trends
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To encourage academic and practical interest in the field of waqf law and administration
Key Topics Covered
- Historical Evolution of Waqf Law in India
(Origins, religious significance, and the need for legal codification) - The Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923: Foundation of Modern Waqf Regulation
(Objectives, key features, and legal significance) - The Wakf Act, 1954: A Step Towards Organized Waqf Administration
(Establishment of Wakf Boards, administrative structures) - Critical Analysis of the Wakf [Amendment] Act, 1984
(Significant reforms introduced and their implications) - The Wakf Act, 1995: The Backbone of Contemporary Waqf Law
(Detailed study of surveys, registration, protection of waqf property)
- Wakf Tribunals and Dispute Resolution under the 1995 Act
(Jurisdiction, powers, and functioning of Tribunals) - The Wakf Amendment Act, 2013: Strengthening Protection Mechanisms
(Changes regarding encroachment, powers of State Governments) - Recent Trends: The Waqf Amendment Act, 2025
(New reforms and their significance in contemporary legal practice) - Judicial Interpretations and Landmark Cases on Waqf Law
(Major judgments by Supreme Court and High Courts shaping waqf jurisprudence) - Contemporary Challenges and the Future of Waqf Administration in India
(Practical issues: encroachments, mismanagement, reforms needed)
Duration
- One Week (7 Days)
- Daily online lectures (1.5 to 2 hours per day)
- Interactive sessions and Q&A at the end of each lecture.
Eligibility
- Law Students (3-year or 5-year courses)
- Law Graduates
- Advocates and Academicians interested in Islamic Law, Property Law, or Public Policy.
Certification
- Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion by Legal Connect Delhi.
Proposed Dates
- Applications Open: 25th May 2025
- Application Deadline: 19th June 2025
- Course will Start on: 20th June till 27th June 2025