Human Rights Dimension In Freedom Of Religion And New Dimension Of Secularism In India

Sadashivappa M.S*. & Dr. M.S. Benjamin**

ABSTRACT

Human Rights may be regarded as those fundamental and inalienable rights which are essential for life as Human being. Human rights are the rights which are possessed by every human being irrespective of his or her Nationality, Race, Religion, Sex etc., simply because he or she is a human being. Human rights are the foundation of all basic freedoms, liberties, justice, democracy and rule of law in the world. They are necessary to preserve, protect and promote peace in the world.

Freedom of religion is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or community, in public or private to manifest religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. Freedom of religion is protected under various International instruments and under various provisions of Indian Constitution. In India every person has right to freedom to choose and practice his or her religion. Freedom of worship-of belief and non- belief is an important element of democracy, contributing to social peace, encouraging full political participation.

In India judiciary has played pivotal role in protection of basic human rights and fundamental freedoms by recognizing freedom of religion includes freedom of conversion also, which may play a significant role in the judicial history concerning protection of human rights particularly right to freedom of religion.

In this Article Author will discuss the new dimension of secularism, reason for conversion, Untouchability, religious fundamentalism, fanaticism, targeting religious minorities, religious hate speech which are hurdle to the National growth and internal security.

Keywords: Human Rights, Secularism, Freedom Of Religion.