How to accept atheism legally

660 votes

No there is no legal way to renounce your religion legally as a same petition was filed in the court of law. Shrirang Balwant Khambete, a practicing advocate here pleaded that he was no longer eager to be identified with any particular traditions or faith and wished to abandon his religion. The 50-year-old advocate said in his petition that the present day strife and struggle was a result of traditions rooted in religious faith. He said a value system based on principles of secularism or non-religious traditions is the key to spread peace in the region and therefore sought the court's orders to be henceforth referred to as 'non' religious' just like the constitution of India. Religion and caste are purely man- manufactured. People will be happy and content only when they break-free of all man-made traditions of faith. Animals are not governed by any religious practices and so they lead a peaceful life. If man sheds his self-made beliefs of religion and instead accepts the larger humanity as his religion, it will put an end to disputes,'' Khambete said. The one-of-its kind petition, filed way back in 2009, invited attention among the legal fraternity as also the citizens here who were anxious about the fate of this plea given the fact that religion, caste and creed are considered as integral part of the Indian society Khambete, who was born in a Marathi-speaking Brahmin family here, argued further that, religion cannot be imposed on a person merely due to the fact that he was born into a family where the parents preached a particular faith. If politicians can be referred to as Independens and the Constitution be called secular then by the same logic I wish to be non-religious,'' he said. Arguing his case in the court debate, advocate VP Patil told the court that the petitioner intends to abandon his caste and religion as per rule 13 (1) (ii) of the Hindu Marriages Act and that he does not want to take up any other religion after that. If the court can sanction change of religion then the person should legally be allowed to give up religion entirely,'' Patil said in his petition. Justice Todkar in his order stated that the view about religion and faith are purely the personal opinions of the petitioner and cannot be imposed on others. Quoting Article 25 of the Right to Freedom of Religion, the court observed that any person is free to embrace or give up his religion and if t the petitioner intends to give up his case and religion then he is within his rights to do so. Justice Todkar said should the court sanction the title of non-religious'' it could possibly complicate matters for the family members of such a person as after his death they would be caught in a legal trap on several issues of heir to the property or rituals etc. Thus, to avoid complications to the issue of inheritance it is not acceptable.

Advocate Siddhant Sharma LawRato

646 votes

Sir Your question is in some what logical way. Please see if there is another collum to writ the desire option. You are ATHEIST. It is your choice. It is also your right. But in logical way, all the persons are recognized by one or other aspects like estate, cast, religion, native place, mother land on his inherited work too. Some get benefits from the government, some are get some identification in places. As to my knowledge, the religion does not recognize any person. But the work done by the person to society or others will recognize. Apart from that there will be the some strict legislation with regard to joining of the institution. If there is a column to show the religion, it doesn't mean to you only. It is common to all. The right to religion is a fundamental right and also a recognition of a person under Indian Law. As you told that you are an "ATHEIST". It is the way of adoption that you following. But if there is legislation for the identification of your by religion, you should write the religion name that was followed by your parents and ancestors. If there is a separate column to show of your desired postilion then you can have the right to written any thing. I hope there is no such kind of space. Then you should write.

Advocate M Lakshmikanth Arya LawRato