Religious Freedom

The Sabarimala temple case women entry equality debate has re-emerged before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, raising fundamental questions about the balance between religious freedom and constitutional rights. This editorial explores the legal, social, and philosophical tensions at the heart of the issue, offering a clear and compelling analysis of what is at stake for India’s democratic and pluralistic framework.

The Allahabad High Court held that distributing Bible copies and preaching Christian doctrine do not constitute offences under the UP anti-conversion law without proof of coercion. The Court criticised the police for acting in haste and registering an FIR despite no identified victim or allegation of actual conversion.

The Supreme Court has quashed the FIR filed under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act against the Vice Chancellor of SHUATS. The Court observed that mere allegations of religious conversion without supporting evidence cannot justify prosecution under the anti-conversion law, emphasizing the need for concrete proof and procedural fairness.

On September 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of India stepped in to pause the operation of key provisions of the recently enacted Waqf...

The legal battle over the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, is more than a dispute over property. It's a constitutional reckoning that pits the government's push for reform against minority communities' right to religious autonomy. The Supreme Court's decision will shape the balance between state regulation and religious freedom for years to come.

Kerala challenges Waqf Amendment Act 2025 in Supreme Court, citing threat to Muslim minority rights and religious freedom.

Sree Narayana Guru Trust challenges Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 in SC, calling it a blow to religious freedom and social justice.