The freedom of religion guaranteed under Article 25(1) is subject to which of the following limitations?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A.
1. Article 25(1) reads: 'Subject to public order, morality and health and to the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practise and propagate religion.'
2. The 'other provisions of this Part' brings in other fundamental rights as limits.
3. Sovereignty and integrity restrictions belong to Article 19(2), not Article 25.
4. Hence option B is the precise constitutional text.
_Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 25(1)_
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