Scrap Places of Worship Act, demands saints' outfit, moves SC

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Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, representing 18.5 lakh pujaris and 12 lakh saints, petitions the Supreme Court to declare Sections 3 and 4 of the Places of Worship Act unconstitutional. They argue these sections violate fundamental rights and disregard historical injustices related to religious sites before 1947.

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Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

1991 Act of the Parliament of India
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Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti, representing 18.5 lakh pujaris and 12 lakh saints, petitions the Supreme Court to declare Sections 3 and 4 of the Places of Worship...
2 days ago • IndiaTimes

The Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti petitioned the Supreme Court to challenge sections of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing they violate fundamental rights....
2 days ago • IndiaTimes

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