Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 199 wordsTheir whole copy
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India being a multicultural & multi-religious society, often finds itself at loggerheads between Right to Religion (Art 25-28) and overall tenets of C morality like liberty, equity, etc.
| Tension b/w Right to Religion & C.M |
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(1) Changes in social values, beliefs & Ethics over a period of time often leads to some practices of Religion to be seen at loggerheads with each other. (which wasn't in past) Ex) Jallikattu
(2) Even constitution itself allows state to impose reasonable restrictions upon the Rights, based on morality, Health & public order. Ex) Jain's Santhara
| Role of Judiciary |
(1) Essential Practices / Acts Doctrine ↳ SC argued (Shirur Mutt, 1954 judgment) that only such religious practices would be allowed which are critical to a religion (in case of conflict with FR)
(2) Sabrimala Case ↳ court held that liberty, equality and restrictions mentioned under Art. 25 itself carry significant weightage.
(3) Triple talak Case ↳ Practices derogatory to women shouldn't hurt the basic pursuit of Religion.
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- Is judiciary competent enough to decide ERP?
- Non-consistency (Ex: madras HC allowing 'Angapradakshinam' Act)
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Thus, there needs to be very critical balancing between seemingly opposite topics.