Doctrine of Essentiality

Описание: 📚 Doctrine of Essentiality | UPSC Polity & Current Affairs Analysis

In this video, we discuss the Doctrine of Essentiality (Essential Religious Practices Doctrine) — a crucial concept under Indian Constitutional Law and highly relevant for UPSC Prelims & Mains (GS Paper 2).

The doctrine evolved through landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India to determine what constitutes an “essential religious practice” protected under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution of India.

🔎 Key Points Covered:

Meaning and origin of Doctrine of Essentiality

Link with Articles 25 & 26 (Freedom of Religion)

Landmark case: The Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Shirur Mutt (Shirur Mutt Case, 1954)

Judicial interpretation and criticism (Judicial Overreach vs Reform)

Recent relevance in issues like hijab, temple entry, and religious customs

UPSC Mains answer writing approach


📝 Why Important for UPSC?

Frequently linked with Fundamental Rights

Important for debates on secularism and judicial intervention

Useful for GS Paper 2 and Essay


🎯 Stay tuned for structured analysis from Newspaper se Prashn Patra tak series – where we connect current affairs with static concepts for UPSC success.

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