# The Charitable Endowments Act, 1890, Section 2: Definition

- Act: The Charitable Endowments Act, 1890 (Act 6 of 1890)
- In force from: 1890-10-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/charitable-endowments-act-1890/section/2/

## Text

In this Act “charitable purpose” includes relief of the poor, education, medical relief and the advancement of any other object of general public utility, but does not include a purpose which relates exclusively to religious teaching or worship.

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