Parliament Budget Session 2025 Concludes
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Waqf Governance: BEFORE, Waqf Boards had broad autonomy to declare properties as Waqf under 'Waqf by user' without strict documentation. NOW, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 mandates formal registration, allows government oversight, and ensures the representation of at least two women on Waqf boards.
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Immigration Framework: BEFORE, immigration was governed by four scattered laws including the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, and the Foreigners Act, 1946. NOW, the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 consolidates these into a single framework and establishes a centralized Bureau of Immigration.
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Outdated Laws Repealed: BEFORE, the Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, was still partially active in governing certain Waqf properties. NOW, the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 officially scraps this century-old colonial legislation.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the legislative business concluded in the Budget Session 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 consolidates and repeals the Foreigners Act, 1946. 2. The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed directly by Parliament without being referred to any parliamentary committee. 3. 'Adjournment Sine Die' refers to terminating a sitting of Parliament without fixing a date for the next meeting. Which of the statements given above are correct?