Crime & Law · India
Allahabad HC: Places of Worship Act doesn't bar public purpose acquisition
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, does not prevent the acquisition of religious sites for public purposes. This decision clarifies the application of the Act, which generally prohibits the conversion of religious structures. The ruling has implications for how religious properties can be utilized for development projects.
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