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1. The case considers whether the practice of Santhara/Sallekhana, a religious fast unto death in the Jain faith, violates constitutional protections or criminal statutes. 2. The petitioner argues Santhara amounts to illegal suicide, while respondents argue it is a protected religious practice under Article 25. 3. The court must determine if Santhara is an essential religious practice or violates other constitutional rights like the right to life under Article 21.
- Author
- Krishna Nath
- Language
- EN