The Constitution of India
Freedom to manage religious affairs
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Provision
- 26
- Source language
- eng+tel
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceevery 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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The Constitution of India · legislative.gov.in · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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