Question

Which constitutional body has recently stated that all adults above 18 were free to choose a religion of their choice?

• A. National Human Rights Commission
• B. National Administrative Tribunal
• C. Supreme Court of India
• D. National Commission for Backward Classes

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Supreme Court of India

The apex judicial body of India – The Supreme court has recently held that the word “propagate” mentioned in Indian Constitution permits any above the age of 18 to freely a religion of his / her choice. Quoting the above, the supreme court has dismissed a public interest litigation which had sought court intervention to stop “fraudulent” conversions in India.