1925 Gurdwara Act

The 1925 Gurdwara Act was a law enacted by the Punjab government in British India to regulate Sikh places of worship called Gurdwaras. It established a system where the local Sikh community could form committees to manage Gurdwaras, ensuring they were run transparently and according to Sikh customs. The Act aimed to protect Sikh rights and ensure that religious affairs were handled democratically, preventing misuse or mismanagement. It laid the foundation for self-governance of Gurdwaras, promoting community involvement and safeguarding Sikh religious practices and properties.