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  Congress Moves Supreme Court Seeking Intervention in 1991 Places of Worship Act Cases Introduction The Indian National Congress (INC) recently approached the Supreme Court, seeking intervention in cases challenging the constitutional validity of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 . The Act, which preserves the religious character of places of worship as they stood on August 15, 1947 , has been the subject of multiple legal disputes. The Congress emphasized its pivotal role in enacting the law and its commitment to defending the secular fabric of India. Background of the 1991 Places of Worship Act (POWA) The Places of Worship Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1991 to: Prohibit the conversion of any place of worship from its original religious character. Preserve the status quo of religious structures as they existed on August 15, 1947. Impose strict penalties for any violations of the Act. The legislation exempted the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid ...

SC Tags Owaisi's Plea for Enforcement of Places of Worship Act with Pending Cases The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi's plea on February 17 , alongside a series of petitions challenging and seeking strict enforcement of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 . Here’s a detailed analysis of the legal and communal implications of this case: What is the Places of Worship Act, 1991? The Act is a legislative measure that aims to preserve the character of all religious places as they existed on August 15, 1947 . Key provisions include: Section 3: Prohibits the conversion of any place of worship into one of a different religious character. Section 4: Bars the filing of suits or legal proceedings seeking such conversion for places of worship existing as of August 15, 1947. The Act imposes strict penalties for violations and seeks to maintain communal harmony by freezing the religious character of places of worship. ...

Supreme Court Refuses to Stay Order on 'Puja' in Vyas Tehkhana of Kashi Vishwanath Temple-Gyanvapi Mosque In a significant development, the Supreme Court has declined to stay the Allahabad High Court's order, which upheld the Varanasi district court's decision permitting Hindus to conduct prayers of deities inside the Vyas Tehkhana, the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque. Maintaining Status Quo at Gyanvapi Premises A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra has directed both Hindu and Muslim communities to maintain the status quo at the Gyanvapi premises. This allows for both communities to offer 'puja' and 'namaz' without alterations unless permitted by the apex court. Differentiated Access for Religious Worship Acknowledging the distinct areas for Hindu and Muslim worship, the Supreme Court emphasized that Hindus would enter from the South for 'puja' in the Tehkhana, while Muslims woul...