The Places of Worship Act, 1991: Statutory Intent, Constitutional Friction, and Recent Judicial Developments

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 is an important legislation dealing with the religious character of places of worship in India. Enacted against the backdrop of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement during the 1990s, the Act sought to preserve social order, uphold secularism, and provide legal finality regarding the religious character of places of […]
