Justice Gupta asks if there is any precedent of Court relying upon Constituent Assembly Debates to interpret Constitution.
Justice Dhulia says in the NJAC case, CAD speeches were referred to.
Dave adds that in Puttaswamy case as well, debates were referred.
Justice Gupta : Mr.Dave, we will read everything. But to what extent the Constituent Assembly Debates are relevant for interpreting.
Dave : They are expressing the will of the people.
Dave : Even if the word "propagate" is not there, under Article 19, every person has the right to spread his religion.
Dave : Today we feel if someone falls in love and marries, we think it is an attempt to convert. I don't know where are we heading..
Dave referring to speeches of Krishnamachari and others in Constituent Assembly - Look at their liberal thought of these great humans and where have we lost such people in public life after 75 years?
Dave : And what do we say about Christian schools now? My own children study in Christian schools and they have never bought any Bible home. And it is the missionaries who have gone to far flung areas, mosquito infested places, to give education.
Dave quotes Krishnamachari from Constituent Assembly - From my own experience as a student in Christian schools, I can say there has been no attempt to covert.
Dave :Yes, there is a modern Krishna group..ISKCON, who preaches Hinduism beautifully. Every one has the right to propagate .
Justice Dhulia : Perhaps, the reason is what given by Seervai..in some religions, like Christianity, it is an important part of faith to spread the message..
Justice Dhulia asks has anybody in the Constituent Assembly said why it is important to include "propagate" in Article 25.