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What are the key provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991? Discuss how it seeks to balance religious freedom with public order.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. What are the key provisions of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991? Discuss how it seeks to balance religious freedom with public order. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question Recent litigation and survey disputes around …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 December 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 December 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

Source:  BS Context: The Supreme Court of India has constituted a three-judge Special Bench to hear petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. About Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991: Objective: Freezes the status of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. Prevents religious …

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Places of Worship Act, 1991

Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Places of Worship Act, 1991: Context: Experts have pointed out that the Places of Worship Act, 1991, prohibited inquiry into religious places such as Kashi and Mathura.  What’s the issue? This comes after a Varanasi …

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