Art.25 - Freedom of Religion

 

Right of burying dead bodies in consecrated places is a fundamental right. Right to bury dead bodies in a particular manner with particular manner with particular rites and ceremonies in consecrated places is part and parcel of the practice of certain religions [ Porinchukutty vs State of Kerala. 1971 KLT 204. Narayana Pillai (J)]

Formation of new district with Muslim Majority is not violative of the provisions of Art.25. [Balakrishnan vs. Union of India. 1969 KLT 693. Mathew (J)]