Law, Identity and Exclusion: A Human Rights Perspective on Islamophobia in India

• Author(s): Umang; Muskan Grover
• Paper ID: 1714561
• Page: 1744-1750
• Published Date: 26-02-2026
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 9 Issue 8 February-2026

Abstract

Islamophobia has emerged as a significant socio-legal challenge in contemporary India, raising serious questions about constitutionalism, minority rights, and democratic governance. This paper examines Islamophobia not merely as a social prejudice but as a systemic phenomenon embedded within political discourse, media representation, and selective legal enforcement. By situating Islamophobia within India’s constitutional framework and international human rights obligations, the paper analyses its causes, manifestations, and consequences. It argues that Islamophobia undermines constitutional morality, erodes the rule of law, and poses long-term threats to India’s pluralistic democracy. The paper concludes by proposing legal and institutional reforms grounded in equality, secularism, and human dignity.

Keywords

Islamophobia, Indian Constitution, Minority Rights, Secularism, Human Rights, Rule of Law

Citations

IRE Journals:
Umang, Muskan Grover "Law, Identity and Exclusion: A Human Rights Perspective on Islamophobia in India" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 8 2026 Page 1744-1750

IEEE:
Umang, Muskan Grover "Law, Identity and Exclusion: A Human Rights Perspective on Islamophobia in India" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(8)