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People are free to choose religion: Supreme Court
Why is it in news?
- The Supreme Court said people are free to choose their religion.
- The apex court lashed out at a “public interest” petition claiming there is mass religious conversion happening across the country.
More from Supreme Court:
- Fundamental right under Article 25 of the Constitution to freely profess, practise and propagate religion.
- Every person is the final judge of his/her choice of religion or who their life partner should be.
- Courts cannot sit in judgment of a person’s choice of religion or life partner.
- Religious faith is a part of the fundamental right to privacy.
Source: The Hindu.