Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Key Updates and Future Predictions

The Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, passed by the Indian Parliament last week, officially came into effect on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, according to BBC News. However, this contentious bill is already facing legal challenges, with 15 petitions filed in court. The Opposition and sections of the Muslim community have raised multiple objections, citing concerns over property rights and governance. With the act’s future hanging in the balance, let’s explore its implications and astrological outlook.

The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Why Is the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 Facing Legal Disputes?

The bill’s focus on land and property reforms has sparked significant debate. Astrologically, this is reflected in the Sagittarius Lagna Chart. Here, the Lagna Lord Jupiter sits in the 6th House of court cases, while the 6th Lord Venus resides in the 4th House of land and property. This placement is mirrored with the 4th Lord (Jupiter) in the 6th House and the 6th Lord (Venus) in the 4th House, signaling disputes tied to property—the core issue of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025.

Adding complexity, Saturn (2nd Lord of accumulated wealth) and Venus (11th Lord of gains and 6th Lord of court cases) are engaged in a planetary war. This celestial conflict underscores how legal battles are obstructing the financial benefits the bill could bring to the Waqf Board. The planetary war amplifies the tension between wealth accumulation (Saturn) and gains hindered by litigation (Venus), delaying the act’s potential to improve financial conditions.

The timing of the act’s commencement aligns with the Vimshottari Dasha of Mercury-Rahu-Mars. In the Rashi Chart, Rahu and Mercury are closely conjunct with Venus (6th Lord) in the 4th House, amplifying legal and public contention. In the Navamsa Chart, Rahu joins the 6th Lord Venus in the 3rd House, further emphasizing conflict and communication challenges surrounding the bill.

Petitions and Opposition: What’s at Stake?

The filing of 15 petitions reflects widespread unrest over the bill’s provisions. Critics argue it alters the traditional management of Waqf properties, raising questions about transparency and community rights. This opposition ties into the astrological indicators of property disputes and legal battles dominating the act’s early phase.

A Fortunate Turn for the Waqf Board?

Despite legal hurdles, the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 holds potential for financial prosperity. 

According to Bhavartha Ratnakar (Shloka 10, Chapter 13), Mars and Moon in the 8th House bring good luck. Mars is at 0° to 3°20' in Cancer, in the lucky Pushkar Navamsa, and Moon is in the 8th House during Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, making this even stronger. Right now, Saturn (wealth planet) and Venus (gains and court case planet) are fighting[ Planetary War] , which blocks money growth because of court battles. But a strong Rajyoga from Sun (9th Lord) and Mercury (10th Lord), joined by Saturn, Rahu, and Venus in Pisces, changes things. This special setup, along with Mars and Moon together in the 8th House in Pushkar Navamsa, shows that these problems will clear up and bring big financial growth for the Waqf Board.

Supreme Court Outcome: Jupiter’s Role in July-November 2025

The legal cloud over the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 may clear between July 18, 2025, and November 5, 2025, during the Mercury-Jupiter-Jupiter Dasha. Jupiter, aspecting the 10th House of the Rashi Chart (symbolizing authority and government), aligns with the 10th Lord Saturn in the Navamsa Chart. This powerful configuration hints at a favorable Supreme Court ruling, potentially resolving disputes and solidifying the act’s legitimacy.

Conclusion: What Lies Ahead for the Waqf Amendment Act?

The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is at a crossroads, balancing legal challenges with potential prosperity. Property disputes and court cases dominate its present, as seen in the interplay of Jupiter and Venus across the charts. Yet, the Mars-Moon conjunction and upcoming Antar Dasha of Jupiter suggest a brighter future. As the Supreme Court deliberates, all eyes remain on how this act will reshape Waqf governance in India.

Written and Researched by Sunil Dutt