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From Qazi to Collector: The Displacement of Islamic Adjudicatory Institutions in Indian Law

Published On: May 24, 2026 Authored By: Anmol G V Sastra Deemed University Introduction The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, also known as the UMEED Act, vests in the District Collector the power to determine whether a disputed property is Waqf or government land, a power that once rested with the Waqf Board. This transfer of […]

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