Articles 25-28: Freedom of Religion: Articles 25 to 28 of the Indian Constitution lay down the provisions relating to the “Freedom of Religion”. The word Religion is not defined in the Indian Constitution. India is a Secular State: The word “Secular” was inserted in the preamble of the Indian Constitution by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act 1976.In India, a secular state was never considered as an irreligious state.It only means that, in the matters of the religion, it is neutral.The state can have no religion of its own. It should treat all the religions equally.The state must extend similar treatment to the church, the mosque and the temple.In a secular state, the state is only concerned with the relation between man and man. In SR Bommai V Union of India The Supreme Court held that the secularism is the basic feature of the constitution. In Aruna Roy V Union of India The secularism means developing, understanding and respect for different religions. Freedom of Religion: Th...
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