HC on Religion: ‘One Cannot Impose His Religious Practice on Another’, Says Kerala High Court; Refuses To Quash Case Against Man for Criticising Muslim Girl’s Handshake
The Kerala High Court recently refused to quash proceedings initiated against a man under Section 153 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 119 (a) of the Kerala Police Act. The man had made allegations against a Muslim girl that she committed adultery and violated Shariat Law by shaking hands with the former Finance Minister of the State. The Kerala high court bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan said that the Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to follow religious practices in their own way, and it is their personal choice. The state’s top court further said there are no compulsions in religion, especially in Islam. The high court also stated that one person cannot impose or compel another person to follow religious practices. “Agree and disagree is part of our democratic principle and it is also a constitutional right of every citizen. One cannot impose his religious practice on another and it is a personal choice of every citizen,” the court said. While refusing to dismiss the petition against the man, the high court said that shaking hands is a traditional gesture and, in modern times, it is seen as a sign of confidence and professionalism. HC on Suicide: Mere Banging of Head On Wall Not Attempt To Commit Suicide, Says Kerala High Court.
HC Refuses To Quash Case Against Man For Criticizing Muslim Girl’s Handshake
“One cannot impose his religious practice on another and it is a personal choice of every citizen.”https://t.co/ebZskAKezY
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