How is the Places of Worship Act relevant in the context of recent events such as the Gyanvapi precedent
The salience of the Places of Worship Act has been highlighted in recent events like the Gyanvapi precedent.
- The Places of Worship Act, enacted in 1991, prohibits the conversion of any place of worship and maintains the religious character it had on August 15, 1947.
- In the Gyanvapi Mosque case, the Act was referred to as the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking permission to offer prayers to Hindus in the disputed area adjacent to the mosque.
- This emphasises the importance of preserving the status quo of religious places and preventing any potential disputes or conflicts that could arise from altering their religious character.
- The Act serves as a legal safeguard to protect the sanctity and peace of places of worship in India.
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