Right to freedom of religion
Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion
- No forcible conversions allowed
- Available to both citizens and non-citizens
- Covers both rituals and practices
- It guarantees rights of individuals
- State can regulate these religious institutions
- State can provide for social welfare and reform
Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs
- To establish institutions
- To manage its religious affairs
- To own property
- To administer such property
- It guarantees rights of religious denominations
- These are not subject to other provisions relating to FR
Religious denomination
- Group of people with common belief
- Common organization
- Distinctive name
Article 27: Freedom of taxation for promotion of a religion
- It prohibits levy of a tax and not fee
Article 28: Freedom from attending religious instruction
- Institution wholly setup by use of state funds: prohibited
- Institution administered by state but established by a trust: allowed
- Institutions recognized by a state: voluntary basis
- Institution receiving aid from state: voluntary basis
