Freedom of religion, Articles 25–28

Articles 25–28 draw a constitutional line between matters of religion, which Article 26(b) protects from state interference, and secular administration of religious property, which Article 26(d) leaves to law. Article 25 protects freedom of conscience and the right to profess, practise and propagate religion, subject to public order, morality and health. Article 25(2) preserves state power to regulate secular activity associated with religious practice and to legislate for social welfare and reform. Article 26 grants a denomination the right to manage its own affairs in matters of religion. Article 27 bars taxes compelled for promoting a religion; Article 28 restricts religious instruction in State-funded institutions.