Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea – Are the Religious Minority safe in India?
The principles that are considered pillars of democracy – equality, liberty and fraternity as provided for in the Constitution, constitute the foundational philosophy behind the legislations passed in the country of India. Minority protection is guaranteed to…
Is Intolerance rising? – The Conundrum of Religious Issue in India
India is known for its unity in diversity. People of many religions and sects reside in India with harmony. Though Hinduism is the oldest and majority religion, other religions have also been assimilated in Indian culture over…
Is Fatwa Enforceable by Law? – Legality and Constitutionality of Fatwas
It is possible to date the practice of issuing fatwas to the beginning of Islam. The word “fatwa” comes from the Arabic verb “fata,” which means “to expound” or “to clarify.” The Prophet Muhammad acted as the…
Pseudo-Secularism – Separating the Chaff from Wheat
We the people of India having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign, Socialist, and Secular Democratic Republic, says the first line to our preamble. While the words; sovereign, democratic, and republic were there from the…
Freedom of Religion in India – A Socio-Legal Study
The right to freedom of religion is a fundamental right prescribed in Part III (Articles 25-28) of the Constitution of India. The Preamble to the Constitution of India also emphasizes a secular form of government. In 1918,…
Forceful Conversions and Jihad – A Socio-Legal Study
Secularism is the foundation of the Indian Constitution. Though anti-conversion laws are not new and have become more politicized and publicly reported as a result of a string of new state legislation, they were very much in…
Section 295A IPC – A Potent Weapon in criminalizing Comedy and Cinema
There have been various questions related to religious liberty globally that have become flashpoints of controversy in virtually every aspect of life. Religion, which is thought to guide correctly and ethically all our activities in today’s world…
Religious Appeasement and Secularism – A Conundrum
India is one of the countries which comprise Secularism. Indian society mainly speaks of the ‘Santana Dharma’ based on the scripts and sculptures found in history. With historical invasions and events on the land of India, the…
Uniform Civil Code – Laying the Bedrock
India is a diverse country and is one of the most culturally rich countries as well. Boasting the second spot as the most populous country (As per the 2011 census), India is and was culturally rich. With…
Swedish Riots – Is Religion a reason enough to spread hatred?
The year 2020 could very well be written in the book of Guinness World Records as the worst year mankind has witnessed. From the Australian forest fire to the novel COVID Pandemic the world has seen many…
Secularism – Conundrum of Indian Constitution
India is a unique State, promoting secularism and preserving spirituality through constitutional provisions and judicial pronouncements. In simple terms, secularism can be defined as the ‘principle of separation of state from the religious institution‘. In the concept…
Apathy of the Stateless Nationals – India in dire need of Legislation on Refugees
Indian Diaspora is one of the world’s most diverse populations. India is now home to refugees from all over the place which only adds to our diverse culture. The most common refugees are from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Tibet,…
Appeasement Politics – The Saintly Bigotry of Indian Politicians
Men build too many walls and not enough bridges. We live in a society where abstract forts are constructed. Beliefs and ideologies based on them are developed right from the foundation. We embrace a lifestyle owing to…
Punishing the Innocent – Damnation of a Society
When we hear of atrocious crimes committed by certain offenders that make our blood boil with rage, we might be tempted to take justice into our own hands. We pray that the process gets expedited and the…
The Political and Religious Nexus in India
In 1976, the Forty-second Amendment of India’s Constitution rendered it a secular nation. Although the most commonly accepted definition of secular is the separation of religion from civic affairs and the state, India’s version of it is…
