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The Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988

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An Act to prevent the misuse of religious institutions for political and other purposes.

Act number
41 of 1988
Ministry
Ministry of Home Affairs
Department
Department of Home
Enacted
1 Sep 1988

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

10 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Prohibition of use of religious institutions for certain purposes.
  4. Section 4Restrictions on carrying arms and ammunition into a religious institution.
  5. Section 5Prohibition of use of funds of religious institutions for certain activities.
  6. Section 6Prohibition of religious for a for propagating political ideas.
  7. Section 7Penalties.
  8. Section 8Disqualification of persons convicted or charge-sheeted under this Act.
  9. Section 9Certain persons bound to give information to police.
  10. Section 10Repeal and saving.