Question

Q. The “doctrine of essentiality” is often used by the courts in relation to which of these articles?

• A. Article 15
• B. Article 19
• C. Article 21
• D. Article 25

Answer 1

The correct option is D Article 25

Explanation:

• The doctrine of essentiality was invented by the Supreme Court in the Shirur Mutt case in 1954.
• The court held that the term “religion” will cover all rituals and practices “integral” to a religion, and took upon itself the responsibility of determining the essential and non-essential practices of a religion.
• The doctrine was used to decide on the matters of Santhara, ban on entry of women at Sabarimala etc.