Shrivastava: The emphasis is on “freedom of ... ... Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 12]

Shrivastava: The emphasis is on “freedom of conscience” which is vested in all persons equally. The freedom of conscience is the main fountain source of the fundamental right to freedom of religion which is intrinsically connected by use of the word “and” in Article 25(1) with the further adjunct “right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion”.