AIMS AND OBJECTS OF THE SOCIETY
The aims and objects for which the Society is established shall be to promote, protect and advance constitutional rights, religious freedom, human dignity, equality, social justice, education, healthcare, welfare, legal awareness and peaceful democratic participation, with particular attention to the needs and concerns of the Christian community, persons belonging to historically disadvantaged communities, minorities and other marginalized sections of society, while respecting the rights of every person and community and acting strictly in accordance with the Constitution of India and applicable laws.
1. Constitutional protection of religious freedom
A. To advocate, through constitutional, democratic, peaceful and lawful means, before competent courts, legislatures, Government authorities, commissions and other appropriate forums for the protection of freedom of conscience and the rights to freely profess, practise and propagate religion guaranteed under the Constitution of India, including Articles 14, 15, 19, 21 and 25 to 30, subject to the limitations imposed by the Constitution and applicable law.
To study, review and, where appropriate, challenge provisions of Central or State legislation relating to religious conversion or religious freedom which the Society reasonably believes may be inconsistent with fundamental rights or other constitutional guarantees, and to seek their amendment, repeal or appropriate judicial interpretation through lawful constitutional procedures.
B. To cooperate with Christian organizations, minority organizations, civil-society organizations, public-interest groups and other communities in promoting equality, religious liberty, peaceful coexistence and constitutional governance, without discrimination on grounds of religion, caste, language, gender, region or social status.
C. To promote awareness that religious propagation shall be conducted peacefully and lawfully and shall not involve force, fraud, coercion, deception or any unlawful inducement, and to educate pastors, evangelists, religious workers and believers concerning applicable laws and constitutional rights.
D. To provide lawful assistance and constitutional advocacy to persons who face proceedings, restrictions, discrimination or other alleged violations of their religious freedoms, subject to the merits of each case and applicable law.
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2. Equality and constitutional rights of persons of Scheduled Caste origin who profess Christianity
To advocate, through constitutional, democratic and lawful means, for equality and protection of persons belonging to historically Scheduled Caste communities who profess Christianity and who may continue to experience social discrimination, exclusion, untouchability, ostracism, humiliation or economic disadvantage.
To conduct research, documentation, public awareness, policy advocacy and legal proceedings concerning such discrimination and to seek appropriate legislative, executive or constitutional measures for their protection.
The Society shall recognize and respect the law as it exists from time to time and shall not represent any person as legally entitled to Scheduled Caste status contrary to the Constitution, applicable law or binding judicial decisions.
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3. Reform concerning Paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950
To advocate, through constitutional, legislative and democratic means, for review, amendment or other lawful reform of Paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, with the objective of securing equitable treatment for persons belonging to historically Scheduled Caste communities who profess Christianity.
The Society may make representations to Parliament, State Legislatures, Governments, constitutional authorities, commissions and courts and may support appropriate litigation or policy initiatives, subject always to prevailing constitutional law and judicial decisions.
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4. Equal protection against atrocities and discrimination
To advocate for appropriate legal protection against atrocities, violence, discrimination, untouchability, social exclusion and harassment affecting persons of Scheduled Caste origin who profess Christianity and other marginalized persons.
To study whether existing statutory protections adequately address such circumstances and, where appropriate, seek legislative reform or judicial remedies to secure equal protection of law.
Any claim concerning application of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act or other legislation shall be made only where legally permissible and on the basis of the person’s status recognized under applicable law.
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5. Protection against attacks and unlawful discrimination
To prevent and respond lawfully to attacks, threats, discrimination, harassment, destruction of property, unlawful dispossession, obstruction of worship, disruption of prayer meetings, attacks upon churches or religious institutions and other violations affecting Christians, Christian workers, pastors, evangelists, nuns, brothers, educational institutions, medical institutions, NGOs, societies and other members of the community.
To assist affected persons in making complaints to the police, Government departments, statutory commissions, courts and other competent authorities and to seek appropriate protection, investigation, compensation or other remedies available under law.
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6. Protection against hate speech and unlawful attacks on religion
To identify and document, through lawful means, acts or communications which may constitute offences against religious communities, including unlawful threats, incitement to violence, deliberate and malicious religious insult, damage or desecration of places of worship, disturbance of religious assemblies and other offences recognized under applicable criminal law.
To assist affected persons in submitting complaints to competent authorities and, where appropriate, to support lawful proceedings before courts and statutory forums.
The Society shall avoid defamatory, unverified or inflammatory allegations and shall publish allegations concerning identifiable persons or organizations only after reasonable verification and appropriate legal review.
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7. Protection of places of worship and religious workers
To advocate for appropriate legal and administrative measures for the protection of churches, chapels, prayer centres, places of worship, minority religious institutions and religious workers belonging to Christian and other communities.
To promote peaceful coexistence and equal protection for places of worship and religious workers of all faiths and for persons who hold no religious belief.
To advocate, where appropriate, for legislation or policy measures designed to prevent religiously motivated violence and protect religious communities, subject to constitutional safeguards and applicable law.
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8. Protection and preservation of Christian institutional property
To promote the lawful protection, preservation, maintenance and development of property legally owned, held, leased, allotted or otherwise vested in Christian societies, trusts, churches, educational institutions, medical institutions, charitable organizations and other legally recognized bodies.
This may include land, buildings, places of worship, educational institutions, hospitals, cemeteries, offices, equipment, records and other movable or immovable assets.
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9. Protection of historic Christian properties
To advocate for the preservation and lawful utilization of historically significant Christian properties, churches, prayer halls, cemeteries, missionary buildings, educational institutions, medical institutions and other heritage assets, wherever such assets are lawfully owned or vested in a Christian institution or otherwise protected under applicable law.
To cooperate with Government authorities, heritage bodies, courts and other competent institutions for conservation and lawful protection of such properties.
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10. Documentation of disputed or encroached properties
To establish a lawful information and documentation system concerning Christian institutional properties that are alleged to have been encroached upon, unlawfully occupied, transferred, sold, leased, acquired, misused or otherwise dealt with in violation of law or the governing documents of the concerned institution.
Such information may include title documents, survey records, revenue records, registration documents, court records, lease documents, government orders, photographs, maps and other legally obtainable material.
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11. Legal recovery and restoration of property
To assist lawful owners, societies, trusts, churches and institutions in protecting or recovering their property through appropriate civil, revenue, administrative or constitutional remedies.
To obtain information from courts, Government departments and other lawful sources and to assist competent owners in pursuing remedies including appeals, reviews, revisions, representations and other proceedings wherever legally maintainable.
The Society shall not itself seize, occupy, dispossess or interfere with property and shall act only through lawful procedures and competent authorities.
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12. Resolution of denominational property disputes
To facilitate peaceful mediation, reconciliation and lawful dispute resolution concerning property, administration and management disputes among Christian denominations, churches, societies, trusts and affiliated institutions.
Where mutually agreed and legally permissible, to assist the parties in pursuing mediation, arbitration, conciliation or appropriate judicial remedies.
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13. Prevention of fraud and misappropriation of Christian institutional assets
To identify, document and report credible allegations of fraud, forgery, misappropriation, unauthorized transfer, unlawful sale, breach of trust or other wrongdoing concerning Christian institutional property or funds.
To assist competent owners and authorities in pursuing lawful remedies against persons found responsible by competent authorities, while respecting due process and the presumption of innocence.
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14. Protection of Christian minority educational, medical and social institutions
To promote and protect the lawful interests of Christian minority educational, medical, charitable and social-service institutions, whether aided or unaided, subject to the Constitution, applicable Central and State laws, recognition requirements, affiliation rules and judicial decisions.
To advocate for legitimate financial assistance, infrastructure development, educational quality, institutional autonomy and lawful minority rights, including rights recognized under Article 30 of the Constitution.
To promote transparency, accountability, professional management and compliance with applicable statutory requirements in minority institutions.
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15. Cemeteries and burial grounds
To advocate for the lawful allocation, protection, maintenance and development of burial grounds and cemeteries for Christian communities.
To coordinate, where appropriate, with District Collectors, Revenue authorities, Municipal authorities, Panchayats, local bodies and churches for the lawful use, maintenance and development of such facilities.
To encourage the establishment of transparent and representative cemetery-management arrangements serving the community without discrimination.
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16. Establishment and management of educational and service institutions
To establish, promote, support and manage, subject to applicable law, educational and charitable institutions including literacy centres, schools, colleges, hostels, training centres, day-care centres, orphanages, homes for senior citizens, vocational centres, theological institutions, Bible colleges, seminaries, centres for Biblical studies, Christian literature centres, music-training centres, libraries, book centres and digital-learning facilities.
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17. Educational, career and employment assistance
To provide scholarships, career guidance, mentoring, vocational training, professional guidance and educational assistance to deserving students and persons belonging to Christian, minority, Scheduled Caste-origin and other disadvantaged communities, subject to applicable eligibility criteria.
To promote educational opportunities, skill development, employment-oriented training, professional development and lawful opportunities for higher and overseas education.
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18. Right to education and educational inclusion
To promote awareness of the constitutional and statutory right to education and to assist disadvantaged children in obtaining lawful access to educational opportunities.
To cooperate with schools, Government authorities, voluntary organizations and educational institutions in promoting inclusive education, particularly for children from economically and socially disadvantaged communities, subject to applicable law and the rights of minority educational institutions.
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19. Medical camps and public-health programmes
To organize, establish or support lawful medical camps, health-awareness programmes, sanitation programmes and community-health initiatives, including voluntary medical consultations, health screening, medicines and health education, subject to applicable medical, pharmaceutical and regulatory requirements.
To promote awareness concerning maternal and child health, nutrition, sanitation, safe drinking water, disability support, communicable diseases, chronic diseases and preventive healthcare.
Religious literature or spiritual counselling, where provided, shall remain voluntary and shall not be made conditional upon receiving medical or welfare assistance.
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20. Healthcare and elderly care
To support medical treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, elderly care, disability assistance and other health-related welfare services through qualified medical professionals, hospitals, Government agencies and voluntary organizations.
To provide or facilitate assistance for persons affected by serious or chronic illnesses, subject to available resources and applicable law.
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21. Voluntary spiritual care in public institutions
To advocate, subject to applicable Government rules and institutional policies, for reasonable and non-discriminatory access to voluntary spiritual counselling, prayer and religious support for patients, attendants and staff in hospitals, educational institutions and other public institutions.
Such facilities shall be voluntary, non-coercive and made available consistently with applicable law and the rights of persons of all faiths and of persons who do not profess a religion.
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22. Socio-economic empowerment
To promote socio-economic empowerment among disadvantaged Christians, minorities, women, youth and other marginalized persons through:
– self-help groups;
– skill development;
– vocational training;
– entrepreneurship;
– livelihood programmes;
– financial literacy;
– savings and lawful credit-awareness programmes;
– employment assistance;
– Government welfare schemes;
– housing assistance;
– access to lawful institutional finance; and
– other development programmes.
To assist eligible persons in understanding and accessing Government schemes, subsidies, scholarships, loans and employment programmes without discrimination.
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23. Human dignity and equality
To promote human dignity, self-respect, equality, social justice and constitutional rights among Christians and all marginalized communities, including persons within religious institutions, schools, colleges, hospitals, societies, trusts and other organizations.
To discourage caste discrimination, untouchability, financial exploitation, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, nepotism and other forms of discrimination within institutions associated with the Society.
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24. Democratic participation and public representation
To encourage informed, lawful and non-partisan democratic participation by members of the Christian community and other marginalized communities.
To promote civic education, leadership development, voter awareness, public-policy participation and representation in democratic institutions.
To make lawful representations concerning equitable participation of Christians and other minorities in public life, without claiming any unlawful quota or preferential entitlement to public office.
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25. Human-rights fact-finding and documentation
To conduct lawful fact-finding, documentation, research and public-interest studies concerning alleged violations of religious freedom, human rights, social justice, property rights, educational rights and other constitutional rights affecting Christians and other marginalized communities.
The Society may collect voluntary statements, publicly available information, photographs, video or audio evidence obtained lawfully, official documents and information obtained under applicable transparency laws.
The Society shall not exercise police or statutory investigative powers.
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26. Fact-finding reports and representations
To conduct field visits, meet affected persons and other relevant stakeholders with appropriate consent, prepare factual reports and submit representations to competent Government departments, statutory commissions, courts, police authorities and other appropriate forums.
To publish verified reports, subject to privacy, confidentiality, defamation, child-protection and other applicable legal requirements.
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27. Communication with the Christian community
To disseminate accurate information concerning the Society’s programmes, constitutional rights, welfare schemes, legal developments, educational opportunities, public-health initiatives and other matters affecting the Christian community.
To communicate with churches, Christian organizations, elected representatives, public authorities and funding agencies through lawful means including meetings, publications, email, websites, social media and other communication platforms.
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28. Rural and urban development
To undertake or support lawful rural and urban development activities including housing assistance, sanitation, safe drinking water, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, slum development, community infrastructure and livelihood programmes for disadvantaged persons.
Such services may be provided without discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, language, gender or region.
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29. Comprehensive Christian and community development
To promote the spiritual, social, educational, economic and civic development of poor and disadvantaged Christian communities through peaceful and democratic means.
To organize conferences, seminars, consultations, awareness programmes and lawful public meetings concerning constitutional rights, social justice, religious freedom, education, health and community development.
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30. Collaboration with Government and civil society
To cooperate, where appropriate and lawful, with the Government of India, State Governments, local bodies, universities, statutory commissions, civil-society organizations, charitable institutions, NGOs, CSR entities and domestic or international organizations whose activities are consistent with Indian law and the Society’s objectives.
To establish branches, committees or affiliated units in different districts, States and regions subject to the Society’s governing documents and applicable law.
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31. Awareness and capacity building
To organize seminars, workshops, training programmes, study tours, conferences, consultations, awareness campaigns and educational programmes concerning:
– constitutional rights;
– religious freedom;
– human rights;
– social justice;
– education;
– healthcare;
– community development;
– legal awareness;
– financial transparency; and
– responsible citizenship.
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32. Membership, fundraising and lawful financial assistance
To establish committees at appropriate local, district, State and national levels for implementing the Society’s objectives.
To raise funds through lawful membership fees, subscriptions, domestic donations, grants, contributions, CSR support and other permissible sources.
Any lending, investment, credit or financial-assistance programme shall be undertaken only where legally permissible and after obtaining necessary professional and regulatory advice and approvals.
No committee or individual office-bearer shall conduct unauthorized banking, money-lending or investment activities in the Society’s name.
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33. Publications, research and solidarity
To publish books, journals, newsletters, research papers, educational materials and other publications concerning Christian welfare, constitutional rights, human rights, education, healthcare, social justice and community development.
To promote peaceful national and international cooperation and solidarity for the advancement of disadvantaged communities, consistent with India’s sovereignty, constitutional values and applicable law.
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34. Legal assistance to persons affected by religious-freedom disputes
To provide lawful assistance, legal referrals, documentation and advocacy to persons facing proceedings or restrictions relating to alleged violations of religious freedom.
Where cases arise under State laws concerning religious conversion, the Society may assist eligible persons in obtaining qualified legal representation and pursuing appropriate remedies, including bail, discharge, quashing, appeal, review or other remedies where legally maintainable.
The Society shall not interfere with police investigations, judicial proceedings or lawful orders of competent authorities.
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35. Advocacy concerning Scheduled Caste-origin Christians
To promote awareness and lawful advocacy concerning the social and economic conditions of persons belonging to historically Scheduled Caste communities who profess Christianity.
To advocate for constitutional, legislative or policy reform concerning their eligibility for appropriate reservations, statutory protections and welfare measures.
The Society shall not encourage false declarations, misuse of caste certificates or claims contrary to prevailing law.
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36. FCRA and regulatory compliance assistance
To provide lawful awareness, documentation assistance and professional referrals to Christian societies, trusts, NGOs and charitable institutions concerning the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, applicable Rules, registration, renewal, prior permission, reporting, utilization of foreign contribution, audits and compliance requirements.
To make lawful representations concerning FCRA policy and regulatory matters and, where legally maintainable, support appeals or judicial remedies against adverse regulatory decisions.
The Society shall not facilitate receipt or utilization of foreign contribution except in accordance with applicable law and valid permissions or registration.
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37. Peaceful and lawful service activities
To conduct all Society activities peacefully, democratically and strictly within the Constitution and applicable laws.
The Society shall respect India’s sovereignty, national security, public order, public health, morality and the lawful rights of other persons and communities.
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38. Training, institutional development and lawful financing
To train members, volunteers, office-bearers and staff in the Society’s objectives, constitutional rights, legal compliance, financial management, safeguarding, documentation, community service and institutional governance.
To establish lawful relationships with Government departments, CSR organizations, banks, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations and other funding bodies.
Where legally permissible, to obtain loans or financial facilities for Society activities and to provide lawful security over Society assets only after proper authorization by the competent governing body.
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39. Constitutional litigation and advocacy
To support appropriate constitutional litigation concerning religious freedom, equality, minority rights, protection of places of worship, rights of Christian institutions and other legitimate constitutional issues.
To make representations before Central and State Governments, Legislatures, constitutional authorities and statutory commissions.
To file or support petitions, applications, impleadment applications, interventions, appeals or other proceedings only where legally maintainable and after obtaining appropriate legal advice.
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40. Protection of pastors, evangelists and religious assemblies
To document and respond lawfully to alleged attacks, threats, unlawful obstruction or harassment affecting pastors, evangelists, religious workers, church administrators and peaceful religious gatherings.
To assist affected persons in obtaining appropriate police protection, legal assistance and other remedies available under law.
To advocate for appropriate legislative or administrative safeguards for peaceful religious activity consistent with constitutional rights and public order.
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41. Volunteer and community network
To establish a voluntary network of individuals, families, churches, fellowships, associations, societies and community organizations willing to support the Society’s objectives.
Volunteers may provide lawful assistance in areas including:
– community service;
– transportation;
– documentation;
– public awareness;
– humanitarian assistance;
– legal referrals;
– educational support; and
– emergency response.
No volunteer shall exercise police, judicial or coercive powers on behalf of the Society.
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42. Religious education and constitutional awareness
To educate Christians, pastors, teachers, preachers and religious workers concerning their constitutional rights and responsibilities, including freedom of conscience, religious practice, religious propagation and administration of religious institutions.
To promote responsible Christian citizenship characterized by peace, service, honesty, compassion, respect for law and respect for persons of all religions and beliefs.
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43. Protection of freedom of conscience and religious practice
To raise awareness concerning the constitutional importance of freedom of conscience and the lawful ability of individuals to possess religious literature, participate voluntarily in worship, maintain religious symbols and practise their faith, subject to applicable law.
To assist persons who allege unlawful restrictions upon such freedoms through appropriate legal and administrative channels.
The Society shall promote peaceful coexistence and shall not advocate hostility toward any religion, caste or community.
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44. Public awareness concerning legal and social challenges
To conduct awareness programmes concerning actual or reasonably foreseeable legal, social and economic challenges affecting Christians and other minorities, including issues concerning religious freedom, education, employment, welfare, property and social security.
All such programmes shall be based on verified information and shall avoid inflammatory, defamatory or communal statements.
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45. Voluntary donations and community support
To invite individuals, churches, congregations, institutions and other supporters to make voluntary financial or material contributions toward the Society’s lawful charitable, constitutional, educational, legal-aid, welfare and community-development activities.
No person shall be compelled, threatened or improperly induced to contribute.
All donations shall be accounted for in accordance with applicable law and the Society’s financial policies.
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46. Responsible stewardship of donations
To promote responsible stewardship of donations and other resources entrusted to the Society.
The Society shall maintain proper records of receipts and expenditure and shall use funds for the purposes authorized under its governing documents and applicable law.
Donations shall not be represented as creating any personal entitlement, political favour or guaranteed legal result.
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47. Legal, administrative and welfare expenditure
To utilize Society funds, subject to applicable law and approved budgets, for legitimate expenditure including:
– court and legal expenses;
– professional consultation;
– documentation;
– research;
– travel;
– accommodation;
– volunteer support;
– humanitarian relief;
– education;
– healthcare;
– administration;
– communication; and
– other activities directly connected with the Society’s objects.
All expenditure shall be properly authorized, recorded and auditable.
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48. Cooperation with churches and denominations
To invite churches, denominations, Christian institutions and congregations, on a voluntary basis and subject to their own governing documents and applicable law, to support humanitarian, educational, legal-awareness and community-development programmes.
The Society shall not exercise control over the offerings, tithes, assets or finances of an independent church, denomination, trust or society unless such authority is lawfully vested in it.
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49. Government and institutional representation
To make lawful representations to Governors, Chief Ministers, Ministers, Chief Secretaries, Government departments, District Collectors, Revenue authorities, police authorities, Minority Welfare Departments, statutory commissions and other competent public authorities concerning legitimate grievances and constitutional rights.
To obtain information through lawful means including the Right to Information Act, where applicable.
To cooperate with civil-society organizations and appropriate national or international human-rights institutions in accordance with Indian law and the Society’s charitable objectives.
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50. Internal accountability, compliance and grievance resolution
To encourage churches, Christian institutions, societies, trusts and organizations associated with the Society to maintain high standards of constitutional compliance, financial transparency, safeguarding, ethical governance and accountability.
Where credible concerns arise, the Society may provide notice, consultation, mediation, legal guidance or referral to competent authorities.
The Society shall not use threats, coercion, intimidation, retaliation, unlawful pressure, unauthorized investigation, closure orders, seizure of property or other coercive measures.
The Society shall have no police, judicial, regulatory or governmental power unless specifically conferred by law.
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51. Media, digital communication and broadcasting
To establish, operate or support lawful websites, publications, YouTube channels, podcasts, social-media platforms, digital-media platforms, online publications, newsletters, radio, television and other communication services for:
– constitutional awareness;
– Christian education;
– social welfare;
– human-rights awareness;
– legal awareness;
– educational programmes;
– healthcare information;
– community development; and
– dissemination of the Society’s activities.
All media activity shall comply with applicable laws concerning defamation, privacy, copyright, broadcasting, digital communications, child protection, election-related restrictions and other applicable requirements.
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52. Legal awareness, counselling, mediation and dispute resolution
To provide legal-awareness programmes, counselling, referral services, documentation assistance, mediation and other lawful support concerning:
– family disputes;
– matrimonial matters;
– succession;
– inheritance;
– land and property;
– church administration;
– society and trust administration;
– financial disputes;
– debts and liabilities;
– employment;
– education; and
– other civil or administrative matters.
Where professional legal representation is required, the Society shall refer matters to advocates or other persons legally authorized to provide such services.
The Society shall not exercise judicial powers.
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53. Governance, transparency and code of conduct
To establish and promote a model of responsible Christian institutional governance based upon constitutional values, Christian ethics, transparency, accountability, service and respect for human dignity.
The Society may encourage affiliated or cooperating Christian institutions to adopt appropriate standards including:
a. Constitutional compliance: Respect for Articles 14, 19, 21, 25 to 30 and other applicable constitutional provisions.
b. Legal compliance: Compliance with applicable Central and State laws, registration requirements, educational regulations, charitable laws, tax laws, FCRA requirements where applicable, labour laws and other statutory requirements.
c. Financial transparency: Proper maintenance of books of account and records of donations, offerings, grants, assets and expenditure.
d. Banking: Use of banking channels wherever required or reasonably practicable and maintenance of appropriate receipts, vouchers and supporting documentation.
e. Protection of institutional assets: Church and institutional assets shall not be treated as the personal property of an individual office-bearer, pastor, family member or committee member.
f. Audit: Accounts shall be audited as required by law and by the governing documents of the concerned institution.
g. Financial reporting: Appropriate annual statements of income, expenditure, assets and liabilities shall be prepared and disclosed to members or stakeholders as required by applicable law and governing documents.
h. Major transactions: Major purchases, sales, loans, construction projects, investments and transfers of institutional property shall be approved through properly authorized resolutions.
i. Welfare: Institutions may establish lawful welfare programmes supporting education, healthcare, employment, marriage, funerals, disability support, elderly care and emergencies.
j. Non-discrimination: Humanitarian assistance should, subject to lawful eligibility criteria, be provided without discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, language or region.
k. Records: Appropriate membership, baptism, marriage, meeting, property, asset, financial and institutional records shall be maintained in accordance with applicable law.
l. Prevention of corruption: Fraud, misappropriation, unauthorized personal benefit, nepotism and misuse of institutional funds or authority shall be discouraged and appropriately reported where required.
m. Member rights: Members shall be provided appropriate access to institutional information in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
n. Humanitarian service: Christian institutions are encouraged to use their resources responsibly for education, healthcare, employment assistance, orphan care, elderly care, disability support and other humanitarian services.
o. Christian witness: The Society shall encourage the expression of Christian faith through peace, compassion, charity, truthfulness, justice, service, reconciliation and respect for the dignity and rights of every person.
GENERAL SAFEGUARDING PROVISION
In carrying out all the above objects, the Society shall:
1. act within the Constitution of India and applicable laws;
2. respect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India;
3. respect persons of every religion, belief and community;
4. refrain from violence, intimidation, coercion and vigilantism;
5. refrain from false, malicious or knowingly misleading complaints;
6. respect due process and the authority of competent courts and statutory bodies;
7. maintain appropriate financial and administrative records;
8. comply with applicable tax, FCRA, registration, labour, education, health, property, digital-media and other regulatory requirements;
9. ensure that children and vulnerable persons are appropriately safeguarded;
10. obtain professional legal advice where an activity involves significant litigation, property, taxation, FCRA, financial or regulatory risk; and
11. undertake all activities in furtherance of the Society’s charitable, constitutional, educational, humanitarian and Christian objectives without exercising powers that are legally vested only in Government authorities, police, courts or statutory bodies.