Conversion of Religion in India - Religious Certificate
Indian cultures, languages, and religions have always been known for their diversity. It is evident that it is the birthplace of four major religions in the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Through the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, the Constitution was amended in 1950 to declare India a secular state, which means that every citizen has the right to practice any religion they wish without discrimination. Religion freedom is protected by the Constitution of India as a fundamental right that assures freedom of conversion as a matter of freedom of religion. However, one may wonder whether or not these religious conversions are effectively protected under conversion of religion as far as their validity is concerned? It is the main objective of this article to explain what is meant by freedom of religion under the fundamental right of freedom of religion and to answer as many questions as possible in the context of religious conversions. Religious Freedom in India The Constitut...