Secularism in India: Exploring its Reality, the 42nd Amendment, and its Relation to Article 370 of the Constitution
Shalu Arora
Shalu Arora, Research scholar, Kurukshetra university Kurukshetra.
Manuscript received on 06 October 2023 | Revised Manuscript received on 20 October 2023 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 December 2023 | Manuscript published on 30 December 2023 | PP: 14-18 | Volume-3 Issue-2, December 2023 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijssl.B1077123223 | DOI: 10.54105/ijssl.B1077.123223
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Abstract: This in-depth study shows how the 42nd Constitutional Amendment and the repeal of Article 370 changed India’s secularism. It examines how secularism has evolved in India’s constitution over time and its impact on social peace and religious equality. The paper examines the various ways in which the 42nd Amendment has contributed to India’s increased openness, while also addressing concerns and disputes surrounding its implementation. It discusses Indian secularism, religious rights, and the separation of church and state. The paper then examines the temporary aspects of Article 370 and the political events that led to its removal. It explores the relationship between religion and freedom in Jammu and Kashmir. The study also compares atheism models from around the world, with a focus on how policy should adapt to different situations. Examining how communalism, identity politics, and social and economic inequality critically threaten India’s democracy (Elgin et al., [8]). The study continues to examine how reforms, education, and secularism influence India’s evolving culture.
Keywords: Constitutional, Amendment, Jammu and Kashmir.
Scope of the Article: Law