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19Feb 2025

Balancing Religious Sentiments & Constitutional Mandates in India

In the context of India’s pluralistic society, how can political and legal mechanisms be optimized to balance religious sentiments and constitutional mandates? Suggest policy measures to prevent divisive litigation while ensuring justice. (250 words) Introduction India’s pluralistic democracy thrives on religious and cultural diversity. However, balancing religious sentiments with constitutional mandates remains a challenge, especially …

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19Feb 2025

Challenges to Places of Worship Act 1991: Legal & Social Impact

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, aims to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947. Critically analyze the challenges posed by recent petitions questioning its validity. (250 words) Introduction The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, seeks to preserve religious harmony by maintaining the …

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07Dec 2024

Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Opposes Challenges to 1991 Act

Why in the news? Gyanvapi mosque management opposes petitions against the Places of Worship Act, 1991, arguing invalidating the law could escalate religious disputes and conflicts across India. Gyanvapi Mosque Committee’s Argument: The Gyanvapi mosque management has opposed petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 in the Supreme Court. The committee …

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02Dec 2024

Judiciary and Secularism: Challenges in Preserving Harmony

Syllabus: GS-1: Diversity of India , Secularism Focus: Recent judicial interventions regarding religious places, despite the binding provisions of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, have sparked concerns about the erosion of secularism and judicial consistency. This has intensified societal divisions and raised questions about the judiciary’s role in upholding constitutional commitments. Understanding the Significance …

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30Nov 2024

Places of Worship Act: Ongoing Supreme Court Debate

Why in the news? The Supreme Court case on the Places of Worship Act, pending for four years, highlights debates over religious harmony and property claims, while local court interventions in related cases intensify scrutiny and controversies across India. Overview of the Places of Worship Act Case: The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, …

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