Discover the Sacred Legacy: Temples and the Law in Bharat
Dear fellow Hindus of Bharat, imagine standing before the majestic spires of our ancient temples i.e. the eternal symbols of our dharma, devotion, and divine heritage. From the sun-kissed shores of Rameshwaram to the misty peaks of Kedarnath, these sacred spaces have been the heartbeat of our civilization for millennia, nurturing our souls and preserving our traditions. Yet, in our modern era, these timeless sanctuaries are governed by a web of laws that shape their management, protection, and very existence. Ever wondered how colonial-era regulations still influence our temple trusts today, or what recent reforms mean for our right to worship freely?
This index is your gateway to enlightenment on these vital matters—a curated collection of insightful articles unraveling the legal landscape surrounding our temples. Dive in to uncover stories of landmark judgments, government interventions, and the ongoing quest for autonomy in temple affairs. Whether you’re a devotee seeking clarity on endowment acts or a curious soul eager to safeguard our cultural treasures, exploring these resources will empower you to stand stronger for our shared heritage. Let the journey begin—scroll down and let the wisdom unfold! Find the articles in English and Hindi, on different subjects.
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First of all I am listing my Hindi Blogs/Articles in this list. Then List of Index of my research books are given. I am trying hard to analyse all the laws related to the temples in force across Bharat. Kindly support me by sharing the articles on this site.
धर्म के अधिकार के उल्लंघन की शिकायत कहां से शुरू करनी चाहिए
एक कानून जो विवादों को बढ़ाता है
पूजा स्थल (विशेष प्रावधान) अधिनियम, 1991: समानता और ऐतिहासिक अन्याय का प्रश्न
पूजा स्थल (विशेष प्रावधान) अधिनियम, 1991: ऐतिहासिक अन्याय और समानता का सवाल
Here is list of my articles in English on the laws related to temples and related matters. Below is list of books navigating to the index of each book.
Laws governing ancient monuments in Bharat
The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 – An Analytical Study By Rinku Tai.
Here is list of all the chapters, topics and sub-topics of the book critically analyzing the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The said Act is criticized for its constitutional validity and PILs are pending before the Supreme Court of Bharat.
Chapter I: Introduction to Rights Related to Culture and Religion in Bharat
1.2 Right To Religion in Bharat
1.2.1 Right to Religion under Constitution of Bharat
1.2.2 Nature of Right to Religion
1.3 Cultural Preservation and Protection:
1.3.1 Right to Protect Cultural Heritage and Values under Constitution of Bharat
1.3.2 Duty to Preserve the Historical and Cultural Monuments
1.4 Secular Fabric of the Nation
Chapter II: Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
2.1 History of Law Governing Places of Worship
2.1.1 Pre-Colonial and Colonial Periods
2.1.2 Post-Independence Bharat
2.2 Enactment of the Act
2.2.1 Lok Sabha on September 11, 1991
2.2.1 Rajya Sabha on September 12, 1991
2.3 The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991
2.3.2 Section 1:Short title, extent and commencement
2.3.4 Section 3: Bar of conversion of places of worship
2.3.6 Section 5: Act not to apply to Ram Janma Bhumi-Babri Masjid
2.3.7 Section 6: Punishment for contravention of section 3
2.3.8 Section 7: Act to override other enactments
Chapter III: Conflicts and Criticisms
3.1 Conflict Between the Rights and the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act. 1991
3.2 Conflict with Constitutional Provisions
Chapter 4: Conclusion and Suggestions
Protecting the Divine: Law, Temples, and Heritage under the AMASR Act.
Here is list of all the chapters, topics and sub-topics of the book critically analyzing the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, relevant State enactments, rules, regulations, etc.
The said laws are highly criticized for absence of time lines to take actions required for protection of the cultural and historical heritage of the nation. The Archaeological Survey of India and respective State Departments of Archaeology are failed to protect many ancient monuments including temples, hence the laws are highly violative of the right to religion and right to protect cultural heritage as well as not fulfilling the duty to protect cultural heritage of Bharat.
1. Introduction and Legislative Background
1.1 Historical context of the AMASR Act, 1958
1.2 Rationale for the law: post-independence concerns about heritage protection
1.3 Evolution of the Act and key amendments, including recent proposals
2. Interpretation of the provisions
PRELIMINARY
2.2 Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
AMASRA: 2.5 Section 3. Certain ancient monuments, etc., deemed to be of national importance.
AMASRA: 2.8 Section 5. Acquisition of rights in a protected monument.
AMASRA: 2.9 Section 6. Preservation of protected monument by agreement.
AMASRA: 2.10 Section 7. Owners under disability or not in possession.
AMASRA: 2.11 Section 8. Application of endowment to repair a protected monument.
AMASRA: 2.12 Section 9. Failure or refusal to enter into an agreement.
AMASRA: 2.13 Section 10. Power to make order prohibiting contravention of agreement under section 6.
AMASRA: 2.14 Section 11. Enforcement of agreements.
AMASRA: 2.16 Section 13. Acquisition of protected monuments.
AMASRA: 2.17 Section 14. Maintenance of certain protected monuments.
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