Consider the following statements with respect to Freedom of Religion:...
Article 26 (Freedom to manage religious affairs)
- This Article provides that every religious denomination has the following rights, subject to morality, health, and public order.
- The right to form and maintain institutions for religious and charitable intents.
- The right to manage its own affairs in the matter of religion.
- The right to acquire immovable and movable property.
- Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The right to administer such property according to the law.
- Article 28 (Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions) This article permits educational institutions that are maintained by religious groups to disseminate religious instruction.
- This provides that no religious instruction shall be provided in State-run educational institutions.
- Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Educational institutions administered by the State but that were established under any endowment or trust which requires that religious instruction shall be imparted in such institutions are exempt from the above clause (that no religious instruction shall be provided).
- Hence, statement 3 is correct.
- Any person who attends any educational institution recognized by the State or receiving State aid shall not be required to participate in any religious instruction that may be imparted in such institution, or also attend any religious worship in such institutions unless he/she has given consent for the same. In the case of minors, the guardians should have given consent for the same.
Consider the following statements with respect to Freedom of Religion:...
Explanation:
Statement 1: Article 26 of the Indian Constitution provides religious denominations the right to own and acquire movable and immovable property. This means that religious institutions, organizations, and denominations have the right to own and acquire property, both movable (such as vehicles, furniture, etc.) and immovable (such as land, buildings, etc.). This is an essential aspect of the freedom of religion, as it allows religious groups to have their own physical spaces for worship, education, and other religious activities.
Statement 2: The Constitution prohibits state-run educational institutions from providing any religious instruction. This means that government-funded schools, colleges, and universities are not allowed to impart religious teachings or promote any particular religion. This is done to ensure that educational institutions remain secular and do not favor or discriminate against any religion. The aim is to provide equal educational opportunities to students of all religions and to maintain a separation between religion and education in the public sphere.
Statement 3: Education institutions administered by the state but established under any trust can provide religious instructions. This means that educational institutions that are funded and managed by the government but are established under a trust (such as a religious trust) can provide religious instruction. However, it is important to note that this religious instruction should not be mandatory or forced upon students of different religions. It should be optional and should respect the freedom of religion of students from different backgrounds.
Conclusion: All three statements are correct. Article 26 grants religious denominations the right to own and acquire property. The Constitution prohibits state-run educational institutions from providing religious instruction, but educational institutions administered by the state and established under a trust can provide religious instruction as long as it is optional and respects the freedom of religion. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) 1, 2, and 3.
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