Question

A man was arrested by the police for publicly and forcefully converting people into another religion. Was his arrest justified? Discuss some other provisions of the Fundamental Right being violated in this case.

Answer 1

Instructions: Discuss if the arrest for forceful religious conversion was constitutional and list down some provisions of the Fundamental Right violated as a result of forceful religious conversion.

Solution:

• Yes, his arrest is justified because forcefully converting people of other religions is a crime and violates the Right to Freedom of Religion of the individual.

Right to Freedom of Religion:

• It gives every citizen the right to practice, profess, and propagate the religion of their choice.
• Additionally, it gives citizens the freedom to follow no religion at all.
• It also allows religious groups to establish and administer institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
• It states that no tax can be levied on any individual for the promotion of their religion.
• It also states that no religious education can be given in educational institutions that receive funds from the government.