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Aditya MathurAIR 98

Question 19DiscussGS2UNKNOWN

India's approach to secularism does not merely challenge inter-religious domination but intra-religious domination as well. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)

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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

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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

Topper

Aditya Mathur

AIR 98

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Secularism

Inter-Religious and Intra-Religious Domination

Indian Model of Secularism and Constitutional Provisions

Writing Stats

322

Total words

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