Propagation of religion, not forcible conversion, protected by Constitution: Supreme Court judge
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench heard arguments that the Constitution protects propagation of religion, not forced conversion. Justice B V Nagarathna stated the distinction. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta referenced constituent assembly debates and drafting history of religious freedom provisions. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, examined constitutional questions from Sabarimala verdict review petitions. Mehta cited K M Munshi's draft articles and B R Ambedkar's memorandum on religious freedom clauses.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaJustice B V NagarathnaChief Justice Surya KantSolicitor General Tushar MehtaB R AmbedkarK M MunshiSabarimala verdictConstitution of IndiaArticle VI