The RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS (PREVENTION OF MISUSE) ACT, 1988

Sections

Section 1 — Short title, extent and commencement.

(1) This Act may be called the Religious Institu- tions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988.

(2) It extends to the whole of India [Omitted] .

(3) It shall be deemed to have come into force on the 26th day of May, 1988.

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