The Indian State both keeps away from religion as well as intervenes in religion. This idea can be quite confusing. Discuss this once again in class using examples from the chapter as well as those that you might have come up with.

Indian State’s approach towards religion:

1. Non-Interference: Upholds secularism, ensuring equal treatment of all religions without favoritism.
– Secular Constitution and Freedom of Religion Act support citizens’ right to practice any faith without State interference.

2. Intervention: Steps in to regulate practices conflicting with constitutional values.
– Banned practices like sati and triple talaq to protect individual rights.
– Manages religious institutions’ governance to prevent misuse and ensure fair administration.

This dual stance, while upholding secularism and religious freedom, intervenes to protect individual rights and constitutional values, occasionally causing confusion due to the balance between non-interference and intervention in religious matters.