Public Worship Act religious freedom

Controversy around Places of Public Worship Act 199

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is a significant piece of legislation in India that seeks to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. Enacted during a period of heightened religious tensions, the Act aims to preserve communal harmony by prohibiting the conversion of any place of worship and by maintaining its status as it was at the time of India's independence.

Controversy around Places of Public Worship Act 199

Legal Maestros January 27, 2025

The Public Worship Act of 1991 in India is enacted for preserving the religious character of places...