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02Sep 2025
Comparing Indian & Western Secularism
Explore how Indian secularism fosters pluralistic respect among diverse religions, while Western secularism emphasizes strict separation and neutrality in public affairs.
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Secularism in India: Implicit to Explicit in 1976
SECULARISM — IMPLICIT FROM DAY ONE, EXPLICIT IN 1976 Why in the News? The debate around theocratic states vs. secularism has resurfaced in contemporary discourse, bringing attention to what secularism means and its relevance in modern societies. Supporters of a theocratic state often overlook the fact that secularism allows religions to remain autonomous and independent, …
Read More04Jul 2025
Socialism and Secularism Define Modern India
SOCIALISM AND SECULARISM DEFINE INDIA Syllabus: GS Paper – 1 Diversity of India Secularism GS Paper – 2 Indian Constitution Constitutional Amendments Judiciary Why in the News? The RSS General Secretary recently demanded the removal of ‘socialism’ and ‘secularism’ from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, citing their inclusion during the Emergency through the 42nd …
Read More14Dec 2024
Safeguarding Secularism in Worship Disputes
Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. Government legislation on current issues . Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s decision to stay petitions challenging the character of places of worship based on historical claims ensures protection of constitutional values and prevents communal disharmony. Constitutional Values and Religious Freedom Liberty …
Read More02Dec 2024
Judiciary and Secularism: Challenges in Preserving Harmony
Syllabus: GS-1: Diversity of India , Secularism Focus: Recent judicial interventions regarding religious places, despite the binding provisions of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, have sparked concerns about the erosion of secularism and judicial consistency. This has intensified societal divisions and raised questions about the judiciary’s role in upholding constitutional commitments. Understanding the Significance …
Read More27Nov 2024
Supreme Court Ruling on Socialism and Secularism
Syllabus: GS – 2 – Preamble , Judicial activism , Socialism, Secularism Focus : The article delves into the historical evolution of the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, focusing on the addition of “socialist” and “secular” during the 42nd Amendment, the Supreme Court’s interpretation in key judgments, and the societal implications of the current ruling. …
Read More21May 2024
PETITIONERS ASSERT THE PLACES OF WORSHIP ACT APPLIES TO UNDISPUTED STRUCTURES
Why in the news? Hindu petitioners argue that the Places of Worship Act of 1991 applies solely to undisputed structures, not to disputed ones like the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahidah dispute in Mathura. source:toi About the Places of Worship Act of 1991: Purpose: The Places of Worship Act of 1991 aims to prevent the conversion of places …
Read More09Apr 2024
PERVERSE INTENT: ON THE CITIZENSHIP (AMENDMENT) ACT
Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in the News? The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019 rules have been recently notified by the Indian Government. The application process for citizenship under CAA is governed by Section 6B of the …
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