Opinions on archeological monuments should be protected under Right to Freedom of Expression

Summary

The article examines the tension between freedom of expression and religious sensitivity under India's criminal law, particularly Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code and its successor, Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. It references St. Francis Xavier's controversies, highlighting issues of faith, historical inquiry, and hate speech within the Indian legal framework, linking them to broader themes of religion and freedom of expression in India.