Freedom of religion doesn't include fundamental right to convert others' faith, Centre tells SC
The government said that fraudulent or induced conversion impinges on the right to freedom of conscience of an individual.
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The government said that fraudulent or induced conversion impinges on the right to freedom of conscience of an individual.
The word 'propagate' used in Article 25 of the Constitution does not included within its ambit the right to convert, an affidavit filed by the government on Monday said.
The Karnataka government order allowing educational institutes to ban students from wearing hijab was to promote parity, ensure uniformity and maintain a secular environment in schools, Justice Hemant Gupta held.
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Hijab ban: Several petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court against the Karnataka High Court verdict holding that wearing of hijab is not a part of the essential religious practice which can be protected under Article 25 of the Constitution.