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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

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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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The Constitution of India · legislative.gov.in · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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