Mains Answer Writing - 30 Jun, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

10 marks

"The constitutional guarantee of religious freedom does not confer absolute immunity from State regulation." Examine this statement with reference to Article 25(2) and Article 26(b) in the context of State control over temple administration.

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✅ 1. Build the answer around the constitutional distinction between "matters of religion" and "secular activities associated with religion". This is the central constitutional test.
✅ 2. Remember Articles 25(2)(a), 25(2)(b), Article 26(b) and the Shirur Mutt (1954) judgment. These are the key constitutional value additions.
✅ 3. Avoid arguing either for complete State control or complete religious autonomy. The Constitution permits regulation of secular administration while protecting essential religious affairs.

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