Question

Will the government intervene if some religious group says that their religion allows them to practise

infanticide? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

The government in any democratic nation would intervene if some religious group says that their religion

allows them to practice infanticide because this tradition goes against the Fundamental Right to Life. It

involves the killing of an innocent and is, hence, unacceptable. The government, in this case, interferes by

coercion. However, sometimes, the government may also intervene via support. For example, Sikhs in

Delhi are excused from wearing helmets on two-wheelers because their religion demands them to wear a

turban-a sacred tradition for them.