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Chan Hiang Leng Colin v Public Prosecutor
[1994] 3 SLR(R) 209
Key Principle
Freedom of religion under Art 15 of the Constitution is not absolute; restrictions may be imposed where the religious practice is incompatible with public order, public health, or morality. Orders banning Jehovah's Witness activities were a valid exercise of ministerial discretion under the Societies Act read with Art 15(4).
Area of Law
constitutional
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