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*Article 26 of the Indian Constitution* grants *every religious denomination or any section thereof* the right to freely manage their own religious affairs, subject to public order, morality, and health[1][4][6]. This article is positioned within Part III of the Constitution, which deals with Fundamental Rights, and specifically guarantees **collective religious freedom**—as opposed to Article 25, which focuses on individual rights[1][4].

*Main rights under Article 26:*
*Establish and maintain institutions* for religious and charitable purposes.
*Manage its own affairs* in matters of religion, allowing denominations to regulate their rituals, ceremonies, and other essentials of their faith.
*Own and acquire both movable and immovable property* for religious and charitable objectives.
*Administer such property* according to law[1][4][5][7].

*Key points:*
The rights under Article 26 apply to any religious group or section recognized as a “religious denomination,” which must have a common faith, organization, and a distinctive name[1][2][3].
These rights are **not absolute**—they can be reasonably restricted by the state in the interest of **public order, morality, and health**[1][4][6].
The article ensures *autonomy* for religious communities, preserving their ability to maintain their institutions and properties without undue state interference, and is vital to upholding India’s secular character[1][4][7].

*Judicial interpretation* has clarified that only those practices deemed essential to the religion are protected under Article 26, and religious denominations can only maintain institutions they have themselves established[1][2].

In summary, Article 26 protects the autonomy of religious denominations in managing their religious affairs, institutions, and property, within the limits set by law for the greater public good[1][4][5][7].