Chennai, Oct. 8 -- Hinduism is inclusive while the Abrahamic religions are inherently exclusive, the Madras High Court has observed while upholding the Centre's refusal to grant registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to a Kodaikanal-based trust.

"Unlike Hinduism which is inclusive, the Abrahamic religions are inherently exclusive. The devout Jews, Christians and Muslims believe that theirs is the one true and complete revelation because that is what their Holy books say of themselves," a division bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and MD Sumathi said.

The bench made the remark while examining the claim of the Kanzeon Public Charitable Trust that its activities were not religious. It noted that the person behin...