Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is a core constitutional principle in India, central to debates on secularism, social harmony, and the challenges of managing diverse religious practices within a legal framework. It is crucial for understanding the balance between individual liberties and collective societal interests.
Religious freedom, a fundamental right in many democracies, allows individuals to profess, practice, and propagate their religion. However, this freedom is often subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality, health, and other fundamental rights, leading to debates on the permissible limits of religious practices, especially concerning public safety.