Part III - Fundamental Rights (12–35)
Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs
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Study this article inFundamental Rights →26. Freedom to manage religious affairs.—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.
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Related provisions in this topic
- Article 23Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
- Article 24Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
- Article 25Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion
- Article 27Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion