‘Only true religion’ claim an insult to others’ belief, says Allahabad high court
The Allahabad High Court ruled that claiming one religion is the 'only true religion' is wrong in secular India, as it disparages others and can attract Section 295A of the IPC. Justice Saurabh Srivastava dismissed a plea by a priest facing charges for allegedly stating Christianity was the sole true faith, emphasizing India's constitutional secularism.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that claiming one religion is the 'only true religion' is wrong in secular India, as it disparages others and can attract Section 295A of the IPC. Justice Saurabh Srivastava dismissed a plea by a priest facing charges for allegedly stating Christianity was the sole true faith, emphasizing India's constitutional secularism.
