Minority Rights and Religious Freedom: Article 25-30 in Practice
India’s Constitution safeguards minority rights and religious freedom as vital pillars of its secular democracy. Articles 25–30 ensure the right to practice, propagate, and preserve distinct religious and cultural identities. Over time, these provisions have been shaped by key judicial interpretations and remain central to debates on pluralism, social justice, and state regulation in a diverse society.
Recent Developments
- The Rajasthan government (2025) proposed the "Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion" Bill criminalizing conversions via coercion, fraud, marriage, or allurement—with penalties up to 10 years in prison and substantial fines. Critics argue it curtails Article 25 rights.
- Madhya Pradesh ....
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