भारतीय संविधान में धर्म वर्मिन कैसे परिभाषित किया गया है और इसमें संवैधानिक समतता के प्रति संबिधान प्राप्तकार प्रभाव किया? (150 शब्द, 10 अंक) | Secularism under the Indian constitution is encapsulated in the broader concept of constitutional commitment to equality. Discuss.

Secularism as a commitment to constitutional equality: 1) Article 25 ⇒ freedom to profess, propagate and practice one's religion, but indy veal unsuitable restrictions. ⇒ equality in sight to religion, as to avoid forceful conversions, human sacrifices etc. 2) Article 26 ⇒ freedom to manage religious affairs and right to equality of all religions to establish institutions. 3) Article 27 ⇒ freedom from payment of paxis for religious purposes, but also allowing the state for

principled non-discriminatory interference in state religious affairs to ensure equality of citizens. Eg: Ramakath u Sarchar Commission, for upliftment of religious minorities. 4) Article 28 ⇒ freedom from religious instruction, but allowing development of religious education on an equitable basis. Eg: Madrasas. Therefore, indian secularism is essentially based on equality of development, expression, and freedom of religion.

— Ritika Chitlangia