From Religious Edict to Legal Debate: The Journey of Fatwas

Abstract

This article embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the preamble of Bharat being secular and democratic republic which provide us the guarantee of the liberty of faith alongwith the freedom of expression incumbents several challenges in the diverse landscape of Bharat , the delicate balance between religious freedom and secular law is paramount alongside safeguarding cultural and humanitarian rights while ensuring harmony amongst its various cultural and religious communities, under such diversified complexities this article would try to make understand the need and balance of Fatwas upsurgence of such underscores the need for a comprehensive legal framework to address religiously motivated coercion and uphold the principles of religious freedom, principle of right to speech, right to belief, individual autonomy, and equal protection under the law. Elucidating the aforesaid contentions, the author tried in exploring the legal implications of unsolicited fatwas and examine potential strategies for safeguarding the rights of individuals and preserving the integrity of the Indian legal system.