The legislature of India enacted the Religious Societies Act, 1880 on 9th October 1880 to confer certain powers on Religious Societies.

Preamble : WHEREAS it is expedient to simplify the manner in which certain bodies of persons associated for the purpose of maintaining religious worship may hold property acquired for such purpose, and to provide for the dissolution of such bodies and the adjustment of their affairs and for the decision of certain questions relating to such bodies.

The Act is associated with the Ministry of Law and Justice - Department of Legislation.