The Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988
Central Act · Act 41 of 198810 provisions3 citing judgments
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to prevent the misuse of religious institutions for political and other purposes. |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 41 of 1988 |
| Year | 1988 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 10 |
| Subjects | family |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
- Section 2 Definitions.
- Section 3 Prohibition of use of religious institutions for certain purposes.
- Section 4 Restrictions on carrying arms and ammunition into a religious institution.
- Section 5 Prohibition of use of funds of religious institutions for certain activities.
- Section 6 Prohibition of religious for a for propagating political ideas.3 citing judgments
- Section 7 Penalties.
- Section 8 Disqualification of persons convicted or charge-sheeted under this Act.
- Section 9 Certain persons bound to give information to police.
- Section 10 Repeal and saving.
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