Question
Highlight the constitutional provisions under the right to freedom of religion in India.
Solution
The Constitution of India has the following provisions to freedom of religion in the country:
1. There is no official religion for the Indian state.
2. The constitution provides to all individuals and communities freedom to progress, practice and propagate any religion, or right to follow anyone.
3. The constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion.
4. At the same time, the constitution allows the state to intervene in the matters of religion in order to ensure equality within religious communities.
