Freedom of Religion and Constitutional Law: Traversing Myth and Modernity in India (1) (ICLARS Series on Law and Religion)

By: Amit Bindal

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Synopsis: This book investigates the intersection of religion and modern law. It explores how secular courts encounter the religious or mythical question which is disavowed by modern institutions. It questions the private-public dichotomy of liberal constitutionalism which relegates religion to the private sphere. It argues that in ex-colonial societies like India which are foundationally and diversely religious, the courts need to work through and engage with the difficulties and complexities posed by their continual encounter with the question of religion rather than re-affirming the myth of separation of law and myth, state and religion. This work demonstrates that any other approach leads to its repression and resultant reemergence in various forms. Such an approach of working through religious categories will be effective in the struggle against religious fanaticism that has seen a resurgence in contemporary times. The book will be a valuable resource for students and academics working in law, religious studies, history and political science.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 202 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040384206
Related ISBNs:: 9781003398561, 9781032463469, 9781040384176
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 06/27/25
Copyrighted By:: Amit Bindal. The right of Amit Bindal to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government
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