Q. ‘Right to profess, practise and propagate religion’ is entitled under which article of the Indian Constitution?
Answer:
Article 25
Notes: Article 25 provides the fundamental right of ‘Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion’ to all persons.
The High Court of Karnataka dismissed petitions filed by a group of Muslim girls seeking permission to wear hijab in classrooms. The government can interfere on essential religious practices on three grounds under Article 25(1): public order, morality or health.