The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 bare act 2027

The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (22 of 1955) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: P-33) is an essential legal publication covering anti-untouchability laws and civil rights protection in India.

It incorporates crucial subsidiary legislation and rules:

• The Protection of Civil Rights Rules, 1977

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as State of Karnataka Vs. Appa Balu Ingale and Others (court restored conviction under the Act for forcibly preventing individuals from drawing water from a public borewell on the grounds of untouchability), Sastri Yagnapurushadji and Others Vs. Muldas Brudardas Vaishya and Another (Swaminarayan sect is not distinct from the Hindu religion and upheld the constitutional validity of the Bombay Hindu Places of Public Worship (Entry Authorisation) Act, 1956, affirming the rights of entry to temples), Adi Saiva Sivachariyargal N. Sangam & Ors. Vs. The Government of Tamil Nadu & Anr. (appointment of archakas in Hindu temples must align with specific agamas provided they do not mandate exclusion based on caste or class violating constitutional mandates and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955), and Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan Vs. Union of India & Ors. (court declined to frame new guidelines against hate speech, holding that existing statutory laws including the Act provide sufficient remedies but lack effective execution, and referred the matter to the Law Commission).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, landmark judgments, and a subject index.