The row over Bengaluru and Hubbali Idgahs is another example of the centrality of religion in our lives and how it can be used for political purposes. What does the Constitution say about this?
A Delhi Court has observed, "saying Christianity and Allopathy are same and is a gift of western world would be the ‘most inaccurate assertion’…responsibility to act cautiously rests heavily on the shoulder of person who is having higher position. Even his casual remarks have great impact on the society”
The Joint Commissioner for Government Examinations rejected the application, stating that the petitioner can produce the Gazette notification as there is no provision or practice or rules providing for correction in the School Leaving Certificate.
Two petitions have sought gender and religion-neutral laws in adoption and guardianship and for divorce and alimony in tune with the spirit of the Constitution after considering international laws as well.
The petitioner in person has submitted that the court would very well be within its jurisdiction to issue a direction as prayed for in the petition to ameliorate the condition with regard to a particular sect or religion.
Religion is a belief system that integrates culture, teachings, practices, personal experiences, and artistic expressions which relate people to what they perceive to be transcendent. Religion has two facets which divides the world on the one hand and unites the globe in it’s own ways on the other.
In the time of Covid-19 when the guidelines of the centre are often flouted by irresponsible people, it is time to look at the Fundamental Duties of citizens to promote social and communal harmony.