Articles of faith: religion, secularism, and the Indian Supreme Court

Defining religion : the Supreme Court and Hinduism -- The doctrine of essential practices : the judges shape a rational Hinduism -- In the name of God : regulating religion in elections -- Good citizens : religion and educational institutions -- Boundaries of faith : the court and conversion -- Impo...

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Contributors: Sen, Ronojoy ca. 20./21. Jh. (Other)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: New Delhi Oxford University Press 2012
In:Year: 2012
Edition:Oxford India paperbacks
Series/Journal:Law in India series
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B India, Supreme Court / Religious freedom / Religious minority / Secularism / State / Religion
Further subjects:B Hinduism and state Cases India
B Religion and state Cases India
B Religious Minorities Legal status, laws, etc Cases India
B Thesis
B Supreme Court / India
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Summary:Defining religion : the Supreme Court and Hinduism -- The doctrine of essential practices : the judges shape a rational Hinduism -- In the name of God : regulating religion in elections -- Good citizens : religion and educational institutions -- Boundaries of faith : the court and conversion -- Imposing legal uniformity : the court and Muslim minority rights -- Judging religion : a Nehruvian in court -- Conclusion
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and indexes
ISBN:0198085354