Section 5

Act not to apply to Ram Janma Bhumi-Babri Masjid.

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.

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    Nothing contained in this Act shall apply to the place or place of worship commonly known as Ram Janma Bhumi-Babri Masjid situated in Ayodhya in the State of Uttar Pradesh and to any suit, appeal or other proceeding relating to the said place or place of worship.

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