CONTENTS
i. List of Cases;
ii. List of Annexures;
Chapter I;
Introduction;
1.1 Framework of Study;
1.2 Formulation of Problem;
1.3 Conversion and General Consequences under Hindu law;
1.4 The Questions;
1.5 Objective and Scope of Study;
1.6 Research Methodology;
1.7 Chapterization;
Chapter II:
Freedom of Religion and Secularism - A Brief Summary;
2.1 Understanding Freedom of Religion;
2.2 Freedom of Religion in our Constitution;
2.3 Positive Freedom of Religion in our Constitution;
2.4 Restrictions on Freedom of Religion;
2.5 Negative Freedom of Religion in our Constitution;
2.6 Neutral Freedom of Religion in our Constitution;
2.7 Freedom from Religion;
Chapter III;
Conversion - General Consequences on Marriage;
3.1 Ancient Times;
3.2 Present Times;
3.3 Hindu Law;
3.4 Parsi Law;
3.5 Christian Law;
3.6 Muslim Law;
3.7 Conversion to Islam - Effect on Marriage(s);
3.8 The Special Marriage Act, 1954;
3.9 Why should Conversion Effect Marriage?;
Chapter IV;
Conversion - Conflict of Personal Laws;
4.1. Problem of Personal Laws;
4.2 Application of Personal Laws;
4.3 Ascertaining bonafides of conversion;
4.4 Application of Personal Laws in Succession Disputes;
4.5 Application of Personal Laws in Matrimonial Disputes;
4.6 Conversion of both Spouses;
4.7 Applicability of Indian Divorce Act;
4.S Applicability of Special Marriage Act;
4.9 Solution offered by Parsi Law;
Chapter V;
Special .Marriage Act and Freedom of Religion;
5.1The Special Marriage Act;
5.2 Religious Elements in a Secular Law;
5.3 More Problems;
5.4 Do Personal Laws allow Freedom From Religion?;
Chapter VI
Right to Freedom of Religion vis-a-vis Freedom of Application of Personal Laws;
Chapter VII;
Conclusion;
Bibliography;
Annexures.