This week in Indian law: Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 after a marathon debate, and the Budget Session was adjourned sine die on 4 April — one of the most productive sessions in recent years with 119% productivity. The NCLAT confirmed the appeal route for personal guarantor insolvency orders. 4 significant legal developments this week across legislative policy and insolvency law.
Top story
Parliament Passes Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 After Marathon Debate
Category: legislative-policy | Date: 4 April 2025 | Source: Lok Sabha Secretariat
Parliament passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 on 4 April after an extensive debate across both Houses. The legislation introduces reforms to waqf property governance, registration requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The Bill had been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee before being passed in its final form. The Budget Session was adjourned sine die on the same day, with a reported productivity of 119%.
Why it matters: The Waqf Amendment Act fundamentally changes the governance framework for waqf properties across India. Waqf boards, mutawallis (managers), and legal practitioners advising waqf institutions must familiarise themselves with the new compliance requirements, registration procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
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Court judgments
NCLAT: Section 61 Appeal Lies Against Personal Guarantor Insolvency Orders
Court: NCLAT | Date: 4 April 2025
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal confirmed that an appeal under Section 61 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code lies against orders passed in personal guarantor insolvency proceedings. The ruling resolves the procedural uncertainty regarding the availability and scope of the appellate remedy in personal guarantor cases.
Key point: Personal guarantors aggrieved by NCLT orders in insolvency proceedings have a confirmed statutory appeal route under Section 61, with the same timelines and procedures applicable to corporate insolvency appeals.
Also this week
- Financial year transitions — 1 April marked the start of FY 2025-26, with Finance Act 2025 tax provisions taking effect including the Rs 12 lakh income exemption.
- New compliance cycles — Corporate compliance calendars reset with the new financial year; annual filing obligations under Companies Act begin fresh.
By the numbers
- 119% — Budget Session 2025 productivity — one of the highest in recent parliamentary history
- 4 April — Date Parliament was adjourned sine die and the Waqf Amendment Bill passed
- 61 — IBC section confirmed as appeal route for personal guarantor insolvency orders
Looking ahead
- 8 April: SC expected to deliver landmark judgment on TN Governor's withholding of assent to state bills
- 9 April: RBI MPC meeting — second rate cut expected
- April: Post-session period; regulatory focus on SEBI, RBI, MCA compliance
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