2.2.1 Rajya Sabha on September 12, 1991: On second day, the said Bill was presented in Rajya Sabha, where members criticized it and raised various concerns.[1] These concerns are still points of conflict on the said Act and even today criticism is done on these points only. Following points must be considered from the Rajya […]
Post-Independence Bharat and Lead up to the Enactment
2.1.2 Post-Independence Bharat: Partition and Communal Tensions: The partition of Bharat in 1947 was accompanied by massive communal violence, leading to a heightened sensitivity towards religious sites. The new Bhartiya state, aiming to foster a secular, democratic republic, was wary of reigniting communal conflicts over religious sites. Constitutional Framework: The Bhartiya Constitution, adopted in 1950, […]
History of Law Governing Places of Worship
Chapter II: Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991: 2.1 History of Law Governing Places of Worship: As the law is for protecting secular emotion of the nation, let us try to find out its roots in the history. 2.1.1 Pre-Colonial and Colonial Periods: Before starting with the invasions from middle-east, let me clear that, […]
Duty to Preserve the Historical and Cultural Monuments
1.3.2 Duty to Preserve the Historical and Cultural Monuments: As stated earlier, Clause (f) of Article 51A of the Bhartiya Constitution stipulates that it is the duty of every citizen of Bharat to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture. All the representatives of public are the citizen of Bharat by virtue […]
Right to Protect Cultural Heritage and Values under Constitution of Bharat
1.3 Cultural Preservation and Protection: 1.3.1 Right to Protect Cultural Heritage and Values under Constitution of Bharat: The right to protect cultural heritage has indeed evolved under Article 21 of the Constitution of Bharat, which guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Throughout the years, the eminent judiciary observed that, cultural identity and it’s […]
एक कानून जो विवादों को बढ़ाता है
पूजा स्थल अधिनियम, 1991: एक कानून जो विवादों को बढ़ाता है भारत एक ऐसा देश है, जहां हिंदू, जैन, सिख, बौद्ध और आदिवासी समुदायों की धार्मिक और सांस्कृतिक विरासत इसकी पहचान का महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा है। लेकिन, पूजा स्थल (विशेष प्रावधान) अधिनियम, 1991 ने इन समुदायों के धार्मिक अधिकारों और ऐतिहासिक अन्याय को ठीक करने के […]
Introduction to Rights Related to Culture and Religion in Bharat
Chapter I: Introduction to Rights Related to Culture and Religion in Bharat: 1.1 Introduction: The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is a critical piece of legislation enacted against the backdrop of the Ayodhya dispute, aiming to maintain the religious character of places of worship as it was on the day Bharat achieved independence, […]
Right to Religion under Constitution of Bharat:
Right To Religion in Bharat: Before going further in the topic of temples and their jurisprudence, first of all one should know the Right to Religion in Bharat. So let us try to understand Right to Religion under Constitution of Bharat, 1950 in brief. The right to religion in Bharat is enshrined in the Constitution […]
धर्म के अधिकार के उल्लंघन की शिकायत कहां से शुरू करनी चाहिए
आनंदराव भीकाजी फडके और अन्य बनाम शंकर दाजी चार्या और अन्य [1883] का मामला दर्शाता है कि किसी विशेष स्थान पर पूजा का अधिकार कुछ समूहों के लिए विशेष हो सकता है, और इस विशेषता को नागरिक अधिकार के रूप में संरक्षित किया जाता है। हालांकि यह मामला औपनिवेशिक काल का है, फिर भी इसका महत्व है।