Article 25 of Constitution of India "Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion"
(1) Subject to public order, morality and health and to
the other provisions of this Part, all persons are equally
entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to
profess, practice and propagate religion.
(2) Nothing in this Article shall affect the operation of
any existing law or prevent the State from making any law
(a) regulating or restricting any economic, financial,
political or other secular activity which may be associated
with religious practice;
(b) providing for social welfare and reform or the throwing
open of Hindu religious institutions of a public character
to all classes and sections of Hindus.
Explanation I.- The wearing and carrying of kirpans shall be
deemed to be included in the profession of the Sikh
religion.
Explanation II.- In sub-clause (b) of clause reference to
Hindus shall be construed as including a reference to
persons professing the Sikh, Jaina or Buddhist religion, and
the reference to Hindu religious institutions shall be
construed accordingly.
Article 26 of Constitution of India "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.