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Govt. can acquire religious sites for public projects: HC
Court ruling on religious site acquisitions for public projects
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 4 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Allahabad High Court ruled that while the Places of Worship Act, 1991 protects the religious character of sites as of August 15, 1947, it does not prevent the State from acquiring religious properties for public purposes, such as infrastructure projects.
The UPSC angle
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Impact on Public Infrastructure Projects
The ruling clarifies state authority for public benefit over religious site protections.
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