Which one of the following statements regarding freedom to manage religious affairs as per the Constitution of India is not correct?

Article 26 of the Constitution of India guarantees the freedom to manage religious affairs to 'every religious denomination or any section thereof' [1]. This right is subject to public order, morality, and health, but the Constitution does not exclude 'minor communities' from this protection. In fact, the rights are inclusive of all religious groups and their sections, ensuring they can establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes [3]. Furthermore, these denominations have the right to own and acquire both movable and immovable property and to manage their own affairs in matters of religion [2]. Option 1 is incorrect because it falsely suggests an exception for minor communities, whereas Article 26 is designed to protect the collective rights of all religious denominations and sections without such discriminatory exclusions [2].

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > Repealed) ~ FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS > p. 697
2. [2] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 10: THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE CONSTITUTION > Rights of Religious Groups > p. 230
3. [3] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 34: HOW THE CONSTITUTION HAS WORKED > INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA > p. 489