CONTENTS:- Acknowledgement; Preface; 1. Secularism: Origin and Meaning; 2. Secularism in India; 3. Practice of Secularism in India; 4. Judiciary and Secularism; 5. The Approach and Views of Different Indian Leaders Regarding Religion & Secularism; 6. Findings and Conclusions;
DESCRIPTION
This book is divided into six chapters. Te First chapter attempts to find out the origin of secularism. It attempts to define the meaning of the term secular, secularization, secularism and secular state. The Second chapter deals with the concept of secularism in India. It attempts to identify historical background and concept in the Constitution of India. The Third chapter deals with the practices of secularism in India on the part of government and political parties. The Fourth chapter is concerned with the Judiciary and Secularism. It attempts to stress the growth of the concept as a legal concept developed through the laws and as explained by Supreme and High Courts of India. The Fifth chapter is concerned with the approach and views of our founding fathers and eminent personalities on secularism. The Sixth chapter is concerned with the findings arid the conclusions and suggestions. It is hoped that this work will emerge as a major break-through in developing a realistic view, about secularism and its practice. It will find useful to the students of Political Science, Politicians as well as general readers.
