Section 2

Definitions.

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

  • Act 42 of 1991
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An Act to prohibit conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on the 15th day of August, 1947, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

All sections
    In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—
         (a)“commencement of this Act” means the commencement of this Act on the 11th day of July, 1991;
         (b) “conversion”, with its grammatical variations, includes alteration or change of whatever nature;
         (c) “place of worship” means a temple, mosque, gurudwara, church, monastery or any other place of public religious worship of any religious denomination or any section thereof, by whatever name called.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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