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Law Relating To Secularism In India: A Jurisprudential Analysis




Harshit Chand, Uttaranchal University

Satyam Sharma, Uttaranchal University


ABSTRACT


The Preamble, which states India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, demonstrates how the Indian Constitution's framers, lead by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, infused secular principles into its structure. Articles 25 to 28 outlaw discrimination on the basis of religion and guarantee religious freedom. This essay covers major opinions and arguments from the Constituent Assembly's discussions on secularism and religious liberty. The framers of the Constitution questioned the sustainability of a secular state during the Constituent Assembly proceedings, preferring either the acceptance of indigenous faith and culture or the explicit state's indifference to religion. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar considered different points of view and urged for a settlement that finds a balance between social harmony, religious freedom, and the theft of public finances.


Keywords: Secular, India, Constitution, Jurisprudence



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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