Supreme Court to Hear Plea on 1991 Places of Worship Act on April 1
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The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a crucial plea challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 , on April 1, 2024 . The Act, which preserves the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947 , is facing multiple legal challenges that question its constitutional validity. Key Details of the Hearing A bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar will hear the plea. The petition seeks permission for courts to ascertain the original religious character of disputed places of worship. Petitioner’s Arguments Against the Act The petition, filed by law student Nitin Upadhyay , argues that: The right to judicial remedy is a fundamental right and cannot be restricted by the government. Section 4(2) of the Act bars legal proceedings to alter the religious character of any place of worship, which violates the basic structure of the Constitution . While the Act mandates preservation ...