If freedom of a religious institution conflicts with child rights, what is necessary from the Fundamental Rights perspective?

Balancing Fundamental Rights and public interest

Direct answer: C, Fundamental Rights and public interest must be balanced. Rights are essential protections, but in a constitutional democracy one right is not automatically an unlimited licence to harm another person or violate public welfare. Religious freedom protects belief and religious practice, while child rights protect children from abuse, exploitation, and denial of basic dignity and protection. A is wrong because religious freedom is subject to constitutional and lawful limits. B is wrong because children also possess rights that the state must protect. D is wrong because courts can examine whether a restriction is lawful, reasonable, and connected with protecting rights or public interest. The correct approach is careful constitutional balancing, not automatically favouring one side without examination. Memory cue: when rights collide, ask which action protects dignity, safety, equality, and the constitutional limits on each right.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: The significance of rights in a democracy.