MISINFORMATION

of the day when humanity, bound for thousands of years by the chains of social inequality, was set free. A new process was initiated, culminating in establishing human equality as a social norm in modern times. If a person possesses perceptive eyes and the courage to embrace reality, they will perceive the essence of true humanity in this verse. However, for those lacking insight, this light will appear as darkness. Let us consider an example—articles 96-106 of the Indian Penal Code on the right of self-defence. Article 96 grants an individual the right to engage in self-defence. Consequently, if someone is attacked and responds with a counter-attack in self-defence, it will not be deemed a legal offence in the eyes of the law. In other words, “Nothing is considered an offence when exercised as a right to private defence.” If someone claims that these provisions of the Indian Penal Code grant unrestricted freedom to any person to kill anyone opposing their religion, they are undoubtedly mistaken. By extrapolating a specific provision, they misconstrue the command of religious freedom as derived from the right to self-defence. The law concerning religious freedom in India cannot be inferred from the Penal Code alone. To understand this, one must examine the section of the Indian Constitution that addresses fundamental rights. Only then will it become apparent that Indian law guarantees complete freedom to individuals about their religion. According to this law, no one can be deprived of their right to hold any