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  A Comprehensive Analysis of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025: Transforming Islamic Endowment Management in India Author: AbhishekJat, Advocate On April 3, 2025, the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, signaling one of the most significant overhauls of Islamic endowment management in India since the original Waqf Act of 1995. This legislation introduces far-reaching changes that touch nearly every aspect of waqf administration—from registration and governance to financial oversight and dispute resolution. Let's examine these changes in detail and consider their implications. Fundamental Rebranding and Conceptual Shift The amendment begins with a symbolic but meaningful change, renaming the law from the "Waqf Act" to the "Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act." This shift reflects a conceptual reorientation toward modernization, unification of diverse practices, and a focus on developmental outcomes rather than...

  Arbitration Proceedings in LLPs: Bombay High Court Clarifies the Binding Nature of LLP Agreements By Abhishek Jat, Advocate The Bombay High Court recently delivered a significant judgment addressing the applicability of arbitration clauses in Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) agreements, particularly in cases where the LLP itself is not a signatory to the agreement. The ruling, delivered by Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, underscores the intrinsic relationship between an LLP and its governing agreement, emphasizing that the LLP cannot be treated as a "third party" to its own foundational document. Background of the Case The dispute arose from an application filed under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, by a former partner of BDO India LLP. The applicant had been expelled from the LLP and alleged misconduct and high-handed behavior by the managing partner during the expulsion process. Seeking redress, the applicant initiated arbitration proceed...