Concept of secularism in Indian constitution

Secularism in India has always been a controvercial issue attracting the attention of several scholars, poli ticians and jurists. In this book, the author deals with the same issue, but from different angles; such as historical, philosophical, constitutional and with special emphasis on Indian state and society. An attempt is made to explain the concept of secularism in the context of Indian constitution. The author has tried to show how the concept of secularism in India is different from that of in the western countries.
This study deals in depth with the development of the concept of secularism in the Western Countries. as well as in India. This is a critical study of the concept of secularism and it examines almost all the aspects such as constitutional, legal, political and social aspects of the concept of secularism in India. The author analyses the concept of secularism with reference to the Preamble to the constitution of India, Indian Citizenship, the Right to Equality, Freedom of Religion. State-Religion Relationship, and the protection of monorities in India. This Study also examines the concept of secularism in connection with 'Uniform Civil Code' (Article 44) and 'Cow Protection' (Article 48) in India, because these issues have created threats to Indian Secularism. This study also points out the Anti-Secular principles and practices in Indian secularism.
The concept of secularism has also been analysed in the context of Indian society which is basically non secular". Because of this nature of Indian Society, it is argued, that the Indian secularism is confronted with the challenges like communalism, casteism, obscurantism and many other problems.
The author, in this book, argues that the constitution of India recognises the concept of secularism and provides for a secular state, but the situation in India demands a 'Secular Society'. It is because of the nature of Indian society many modifications are made in the concept of secularism. Indian secularism is not modelled completely after the Western Pattern - of Secularism.
This book will be useful for the students of Political Science and Constitutional Law of India. It will be also interesting for the general readers.