Salient Features of the Constitution: A Secular State

  • India adopted the concept of positive secularism by  giving equal respect to all religions.
  • The following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State
    • The term ‘secular’ was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976.
    • The Preamble secures to all citizens of India liberty of belief, faith, and worship.
    • Fundamental Rights are mentioned under Article 14, Article 15, Article 16, Article 25, Article 26, Article 27, Article 28, Article 29, Article 30 
    • Article 44 – Uniform Civil Code
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