ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 8, Issue 2, pp: (101-107), Month: April - June 2020, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
Secularism in India Nieharika Sharma Amity Law School
Abstract: Secularism is where everyone enjoys the entire religious freedom. The government also can't put a pressure on anyone to just follow a particular religion/faith. We got to know about the Article 25 and Article 26 given under Indian Constitution. In a secular state we should ensure that no community tries to dominate over the other community. We should also ensure that the basic freedom of religion should not be taken away from anyone or force a religion on them. The term secularism comes under the 42nd Amendment of the constitution and it's also known as mini constitution. This study questioned whether there is an Action of Affirmation or Reverse Discrimination. There are many instances where India is sometimes a secular state, and sometimes it is not secular. I conclude that sometimes in the name of secularism the reverse discrimination happens with the majority community. Keywords: Secularism, religious freedom, majority community.
1. INTRODUCTION In Secularism everyone enjoys the entire religious freedom because of this the government will not put a pressure on all people to adopt any unique or different belief Religious independence of religion is our right which is provided by the Constitution of India. It is necessary in countries like India, as people from different religions and faiths call it their home. Article 25 states freedom of moral sense and freedom to proclaim, do an act by itself, and promote any faith. The freedom to „do an act by itself‟ means the right to communicate in forms of private and public worship. A person cannot convert „convert‟ any others person‟s faith, but still it is the right of that person to promote one‟s religion, as it is a mode to communicate a person‟s beliefs with others. Article 26 states the freedom to govern religious affairs. We can handle the religious affairs by1. Setting up institutions for philanthropic and religious purposes. 2. Managing events that are in relation with religions. 3. Acquiring, administering and owning both the immovable and movable properties according to the laws. People of many religion call India their home; freedom of religion is offered here to everyone. India changed into a Secular country for equality of faith. Secularism of India doesn‟t isolate religion and state. It was sanctioned by Indian National Congress, at that time Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India. On account of massive number of amendments this act has brought to the Indian Constitution, it‟s also referred to as „Mini-Constitution. (Constitution 42nd Amendment Act, 1976., 2016) ‟ 11
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The researcher has taken up the doctrinal method of research. The researcher has made large use of the sources available to her. SOURCES
- Articles and Journals - Websites 1
42nd Amendment is called „Mini Constitution‟. , https://www.gktoday.in/gk/constitution-42nd-amendment-act-1976/
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