Freedom of Religion and Constitutional Law - Traversing Myth and Modernity in India

This book investigates the intersection of religion and modern law, questioning the private-public dichotomy of liberal constitutionalism which relegates religion to the private sphere. The book will be a valuable resource for students and academics working on Law, Religious Studies, History and Political Science.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Interpreting the Free Exercise Clause: Reflections on the Doctrine of Essential Religious Practices; 2. Constitutionalism and the Sacred Cow: Secular Mythology of the Indian Supreme Court; 3. Religion and Elections: Legal interpretation of Hinduism as Religion; 4. Mythology as/and History in Indian Courtrooms: The Ayodhya Dispute; In Lieu of A Conclusion; Epilogue

About the author

Amit Bindal is Professor at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India.

Product details

• Authors: Amit Bindal
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032463469
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3246346-9
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: ICLARS Series on Law and Religion
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Law > General, dictionaries; LAW / General, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, LAW / Constitutional, LAW / Comparative, Religion: general, Hinduism, comparative law, Public international law: human rights, International human rights law, Constitutional & administrative law, Constitutional and administrative law: general