Constitution of India, 1949
28. Freedom as to attendance at religious
instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions.-
(1)No religion instruction shall be provided
in any educational institution wholly maintained out of State funds.
(2) Nothing in clause (1) shall apply to an
educational institution which is administered by the State but has been established
under any endowment or trust which requires that religious instruction shall be
imparted in such institution.
(3) No person attending any educational
institution recognized by the State or receiving aid out of State funds shall
be required to take part in any religious instruction that may be imparted in
such institution or to attend any religious worship that may be conducted in
such institution or in any premises attached thereto unless such person or, if
such person is a minor, his guardian has given his consent thereto. Cultural
and Educational Rights