"Don't Use Religion As Synonym Of Dharma": Petition In High Court

The high court directed that the petition be treated as a representation by the Union ministries of Culture and Education.

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Centre to expeditiously decide a representation seeking to use the “proper meaning” of the term “religion” and not use it as a synonym of “dharma” in official documents.

The petition also sought a direction to include a chapter on “dharma” and “religion” in the syllabus of primary and secondary schools “in order to educate the masses and control the religion-based hatred and hate speeches”.

The high court said the courts do not act as theological or philosophical authorities, don't decide the school curriculum and can't insert chapters in the syllabus.