What Is Places Of Worship Act, 1991? Will It Be Abolished? Check Mathura, Kashi Connection
The legislation stipulates that the religious identity of a place of worship should remain unchanged from what it was on August 15, 1947.
Feb 05, 2024, 12:43 PM IST
DNA: 'Shaheen Bagh' conspiracy on Gyanvapi?
DNA: After the Varanasi Court's decision on Gyanvapi, the Vyas family has started worshiping in the basement of Gyanvapi..
Feb 03, 2024, 22:40 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Do Muslims in the country trust Sharia or the courts?
Taal Thok Ke: National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Rizvi Barelvi says that he has faith in the court.
Feb 03, 2024, 20:02 PM IST
Maulana Madani spews venom, says - 'Co-ed leads to Apostasy in Muslim girls'
Madani said, "Whatever we can do, we have to do now for the welfare of the nation and their educational development and after the independence of the country, we as a nation are at a very critical point in history.
Jan 10, 2023, 20:20 PM IST
‘Modern India can't be …’: Asaduddin Owaisi writes to PM Narendra Modi over Places of Worship Act
In a letter to PM Modi, the Hyderabad MP said he should defend the Places of Worship Act as it upholds India`s diversity. Owaisi wrote the letter in the wake of the hearing in the Supreme Court of a petition challenging the constitutionality of the Act. The apex court has sought the Central government`s stand on the legislation.
Oct 19, 2022, 12:40 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Why the uproar over the Places of Worship Act, 1991?
The issue of Gyanvapi is in the Varanasi court. The dispute of Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi is in the Allahabad High Court. The Hindu side has already made claims on the Taj Mahal and Qutub Minar. And the dispute of Jama Masjid of Badaun has also been taken to the Hindu side court. In such a situation, the fight in the Supreme Court on the Places of Worship Act of 1991 has become important. The Hindu side has filed several petitions challenging the Act, on which the Supreme Court has also sought an answer from the Center. Now on behalf of the Muslim side, AIMPLB has challenged the petitions for changes in this Act.
Oct 12, 2022, 20:54 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging provisions of Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act on Friday
The 1991 provision is an Act to prohibit conversion of any place of worship and to provide for the maintenance of the religious character of any place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947.
Jul 28, 2022, 21:46 PM IST
DNA: Is 'Places of Worship Act' a result of Muslim appeasement?
The Places of Worship Act, which was enacted in our country for Muslim appeasement, has created a challenge in front of the restoration of Hindu temples. This means the temples destroyed during Islamic rule cannot return to their original form even today.
Jul 18, 2022, 23:36 PM IST
Fresh plea in Supreme Court challenges validity of sections of Places of Worship Act
It alleged that the Act violates constitutional provisions, including those related to equality before law, reports PTI.
May 28, 2022, 21:13 PM IST
There is no fight for Kashi, Mathura as it's all self-evident: Uma Bharti
She also expressed disagreement with the Places of Worship Act 1991.
May 22, 2022, 14:59 PM IST
Gyanvapi case: Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation to move Supreme Court
The IICF is a Supreme Court mandated trust that owns the 5-acre land in Ayodhya allotted by the apex court for the construction of a mosque, reports IANS.
May 11, 2022, 12:34 PM IST
