India's approach to secularism does not merely challenge inter-religious domination but intra-religious domination as well. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
Indian Model of Secularism means equal respect to all religion by state while maintaining a porous border between religion & state. It ensured due to unique Indian conditions as opposed to French & American Secularism.
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Main Body
[Challenges - Inter Religious Domination]
[1] Prohibit Absolute Dominance: of either majority & minority religions (Example: Equal respect to Hindu & Jain under Article 25)
[2] Promote Social Justice: Cutting across religion by disallowing discrimination practice (Example: Triple Talaq Case (Talaq-ul-Biddat))
[Challenges Extra - Religious Domination]
[1] Ensures Command Peace: By detaining & punishing all religion seeking to disturb the peace (Example: Action against Godhra riot)
[2] Promote Respect: for religious practices of all religions in school civic life & all spheres (Anna Roy Case)
[3] Ensures Dignity: Even to member of minority religious minority under Article 21 of Constitution (Bijoe Emmanuel Case)
[Challenges Extra - Religious Domination]
[1] Ensure Equal Treatment: to all religious denomination in any religion (Article 26)
[2] Prohibit Discriminatory Practice: that violate constitutional morality (Sabrimala Case)
[1] Protect Essential Religious Practices: but allows regulation to state for secular or other practices associated with religion (Shinu Mutt Cave, 1954)
[2] Allows Minority Communities: to preserve language, script, culture & religious practices (Art 29, 30)
[3] No Discrimination: to minority institution from receiving state funds (44th Amendment Act)
[4] No Tax allowed: to promote religion & denomination (Article 27)
[1] Protect Essential Religious Practices: but allows regulation to state for secular or other practices associated with religion (Shinu Mutt Cave, 1954)
[1] Allows Minority Communities: to preserve language, script, culture & religious practices (Art 29, 30)
[1] No Discrimination: to minority institution from receiving state funds
[1] No Tax allowed: to promote religion & denomination (Article 27)
Way forward:
[1] IEC campaign to demonstrate, toward
[2] Build inclusive society (Example: Community dinner)
[3] Equality & all religion
Conclusion
Indian Secularism ensures Principled Distance with all religious & denomination to build New India with Sabha Saath
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- Clear definition of Indian secularism
- Distinction from Western models
- Constitutional references with examples
Aditya Mathur
Indian Secularism
Inter-Religious and Intra-Religious Domination
Indian Model of Secularism and Constitutional Provisions
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