LawLoveLegal

Article 28 of the Indian Constitution: Navigating Education and Religion in the Modern Era Introduction: Article 28 of the Indian Constitution plays a crucial role in balancing the principles of education and religion in a diverse society like India. It provides for the protection of the rights of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and manage their educational institutions while ensuring that these institutions do not promote discrimination or religious indoctrination. As India progresses further into the modern era, it becomes increasingly important to examine the implications of Article 28 and its compatibility with the evolving educational and religious landscape. The Constitutional Mandate: Article 28 encompasses three distinct clauses:  1. Clause 1: It ensures that no religious instruction is provided in any educational institution wholly maintained out of state funds. The objective is to maintain a secular and inclusive atmosphere in government-funded institutio...