Constitution of India
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III · Article 26

Freedom to manage religious affairs

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right—

(a) to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes;

(b) to manage its own affairs in matters of religion;

(c) to own and acquire movable and immovable property; and

(d) to administer such property in accordance with law.

Judgments on Article 26