appeal in the case of dissolution or denial of registration. Freedom of Expression: While the right to assemble or to form associations ensures active participation in any political as well as non-political social process, the freedom of thought and conscience and of speech often engenders the opportunity for creating the context and rationale for such participation. Accordingly, in light of the ICCPR, freedom of thought and conscience is guaranteed in the Constitution.44 Besides, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law, freedom of speech and expression, and freedom of the press, are also guaranteed as fundamental rights of every citizen.45 Freedom of Religion: Freedom of religion, in the form of the right to profess, practice or propagate any religion, and also to establish, maintain and manage respective religious institutions by every religious community or denomination, is also enshrined in the Constitution.46 The same provision also protects all individuals from compulsory attendance in ceremony or worship, or compulsory education in any religion other than their own. However, paradoxically, the Constitution also establishes Islam as the State-religion. In February 2010, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court 44 Article 39 (1) of the Constitution. Article 39 (2a) of the Constitution. 46 Article 41 of the Constitution. 45 42