Religious Places

Places of Worship Act and acquisition of religious properties
Case BriefsHigh Courts

The Allahabad High Court clarified that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 does not curtail the State’s power to acquire religious properties for a public purpose, including road widening and infrastructure development.

Jharkhand High Court
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The Court ordered strict enforcement of the 2023 Office Memorandum issued by the Union of India under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 which recognized the sanctity of Parasnath Hill and its significance for the Jain community directing a ban on tourism and other activities.

Transfer of Property Act
Op EdsOP. ED.

by Rakshit Agarwal†

Case BriefsHigh Courts

Orissa High Court: A Division Bench of Mohammad Rafiq, CJ and Dr B. R. Sarangi, J. disposed of two petitions which challenged

Case BriefsHigh Courts

Karnataka High Court: A Division Bench of Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, CJ and E.S. Indiresh, J. posed question to the State of Karnataka as

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Religious places / places of worship get frequented by large number of people for spiritual solace. To prevent spread of COVID-19 infection,