In India, each state and union territory has its own Waqf Board, with a dedicated Waqf Tribunal to address disputes related to waqf properties. The tribunals generally consist of a panel of members, including a judge, and sometimes two other members, such as a legal expert and an administrative member. These positions may be held by individuals of various backgrounds, including non-Muslims, reflecting India's diverse judiciary and governance systems. Here are a few examples: 1. Delhi Waqf Tribunal: Headed by a civil court judge or a retired district judge appointed by the government. 2. Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board: Consists of a judicial member, with the tribunal often having non-Muslim administrative officers and staff involved in waqf management. 3. Maharashtra Waqf Tribunal: Typically chaired by a retired district judge, with administrative officers, often including non-Muslims, contributing to its operations. 4. Tamil Nadu Waqf Board: The tribunal includes members a
Reservation policies in India were created as a ladder toward social equality, especially for marginalized communities. However, upper-caste groups have long tried to misinterpret and undermine this system due to a sense of superiority. These groups have even spread fake data, stirred up protests, and created misleading narratives to challenge reservation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar introduced reservation with the goal of ensuring equal opportunity, but right-wing politics often complicates this, especially with tactics that intimidate and isolate minority groups by twisting religious interpretations and enforcing discrimination. This deep-rooted social division affects all levels of Indian society, including local governance. In many villages and Panchayats, caste-based power struggles continue to prevent true representation and access to resources for marginalized groups. The Tamil movie Nandhan highlights this issue, portraying the reality of caste oppression and slavery still present in ma