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Hyderabad, Sept 24(Raza Nadeem Advocate-Legal correspondent -PMI)
Article 25 — Freedom of Religion
Under Article 25, every person has the freedom of conscience and the right to:
- Profess their religion
- Practise their religion
- Propagate their religion
However, this right is not absolute. The State can impose legal restrictions in the interests of public order, morality, public health, and other provisions of the Constitution.
Article 26 — Freedom to Manage Religious Affairs
Article 26 provides certain rights to religious denominations or groups. Subject to law, they have the right to:
- Establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes.
- Manage their own affairs in matters of religion.
- Own and acquire movable and immovable property.
- Administer such property in accordance with law.
These rights are also subject to public order, morality, and public health.
In Simple Words
Article 25 primarily concerns the individual’s freedom of religion, while Article 26 concerns the rights of religious denominations and institutions to manage their religious affairs.
Therefore, in the current legal discussion concerning Vande Mataram, the aspect of freedom of conscience and religious freedom under Article 25 is particularly relevant. However, the application and interpretation of these provisions in any specific case will ultimately depend on the court’s final judgment. (pressmediaofindia.com)
