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Indian Politics II
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Module 3
The Battle for Indian Secularism: Concepts and Controversies
1
Nehruvian vs. Western Secularism
Compare the Nehruvian concept of secularism (sarva dharma sambhava) with the Western model of church-state separation.
2
Inconsistent Secularism: Personal Laws and Differential Treatment
Analyze the critique that Indian secularism was inconsistently applied, focusing on the differential treatment of personal laws.
3
The Shah Bano Case and the BJP's "Pseudo-Secularism" Charge
Explain the BJP's 'pseudo-secularism' charge against its rivals, using the Shah Bano case as a primary example.
4
The Shah Bano Case: Personal Law vs. Secular Procedure
Explain the facts of the 1985 Shah Bano Supreme Court judgment and the conflict between personal law and secular criminal procedure.
5
The Rajiv Gandhi Government and the Muslim Women Act (1986)
Analyze the political rationale behind the Rajiv Gandhi government's decision to pass the Muslim Women Act (1986) to overturn the judgment.
6
Shah Bano: A Landmark Case for Secularism, Minority Rights, and Gender Justice
Evaluate why the Shah Bano case remains a defining moment in the debate on secularism, minority rights, and gender justice in India.
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Contemporary Flashpoints: Citizenship, UCC, and Personal Law