Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Freedom of Religion under Articles 25 to 28 of the Constitution of India: 1. Freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice, and propagate religion is subject to public order, morality, and health. 2. The State is empowered by law to regulate economic, financial, political, or other secular activity associated with religious practice. 3. Every religious denomination has the absolute right to acquire and own immovable property without any regulatory oversight by the state legislature. Which of the statements given above are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statements 1 and 2 are correct because Article 25 expressly subjects religious freedom to public order, morality, health, and other fundamental rights, while permitting state regulation of associated secular activities. Statement 3 is incorrect because the right of religious denominations to own and acquire property under Article 26 is subject to public order, morality, and health, and properties must be administered in accordance with valid statutory laws enacted by the legislature. Article 27 protects individuals from being compelled to pay taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.