Key Legal Concerns and Arguments from the 1991 Rajya Sabha Debate on the Places of Worship Act
On the basis of mis-interpretation of the statute, still many communal incidences are happening in country, special in the form of stone-pelting.
Category: Critical Analysis of Provisions
The Places of Worship Act 1991: Insights from the Historic Parliamentary Debates
The debate emphasized that without this legislation, historical grievances could reignite, leading to communal discord.
Securing Secularism or Ignoring History? The Lead-up to the 1991 Enactment
The late 1980s and early 1990s saw an increase in communal clashes, fueled by radicalized terrorism from one side and demands for reclaiming or affirming the historical religious identity of various sites from the other.
Historical Injustices and Religious Rights: An Analysis of Bharat’s Places of Worship Act
The Act’s application has sparked significant debate, particularly in cases like the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi and the Shahi Idgah in Mathura.
Preface and Forward: The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 – An Analytical Study by Rinku Tai
As we navigate through the chapters, let us remember that history, while immutable, teaches us lessons that can guide us towards a more equitable future.
महाराष्ट्र को ‘महाराष्ट्र धर्म स्वतंत्रता अधिनियम २०२६’ की आवश्यकता क्यों है: ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि और संगठित धर्म परिवर्तन के खतरे
महाराष्ट्र में ऐसा कानून लाने के प्रयास १९६७ में ही शुरू हो गए थे, जब एक गैर-सरकारी सदस्य का विधेयक (Private member’s bill) पेश किया गया था।
महाराष्ट्राला ‘महाराष्ट्र धर्मस्वातंत्र्य कायदा २०२६’ची गरज का आहे: ऐतिहासिक पार्श्वभूमी आणि संघटित धर्मांतराचे धोके
हा कायदा सक्ती, फसवणूक किंवा आमिष दाखवून, विशेषतः संघटित नेटवर्कशी संबंधित केलेल्या धर्मांतरांना आळा घालण्याचा प्रयत्न करतो. समर्थकांच्या मते, मुक्त निवड आणि सामाजिक सलोखा राखण्यासाठी हे एक आवश्यक पाऊल आहे.
Why Maharashtra Needs the Freedom of Religion Act 2026: Historical Background Organised Conversion Threats
A special committee headed by the Director General of Police studied the issue and examined similar laws already in force in other states. On the basis of its recommendations, the government decided to bring a dedicated law.