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The Maharashtra Hindu Places of Public Worship (Entry Authorization) Act.

Maharashtra
Act number
31 of 1956
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
Social Justice and Special Assistance Department
Enacted
28 May 1956

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8 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Throwing open of Hindu temples to all classes and sections of Hindus.
  4. Section 4Penalty.
  5. Section 5Abetment of offences.
  6. Section 6Limitation of jurisdiction of civil courts.
  7. Section 7Offences to be cognisable and compoundable.
  8. Section 8Saving of Act XXII of 1955 and other laws.