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Article 26

Part III — Fundamental Rights · Constitution of India

Article 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.

In plain wordsEvery religious denomination can set up and maintain its own institutions, manage its own religious affairs, and own and administer property, subject to public order, morality, and health.
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