Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991

The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, is an Indian law aimed at maintaining communal harmony by preserving the religious status of places of worship as they were on August 15, 1947. It prohibits the conversion of any place of worship from one religion to another and seeks to protect the existing religious identities. The Act applies to all communities in India, ensuring that no one can claim ownership over a religious site based on post-independence changes. The goal is to prevent disputes and promote peace among various religious groups.