Which one of the following statements is correct?

Statement 3 is correct as Article 30 specifically mentions only religious and linguistic minorities in the context of the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice [3]. Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 21A provides free and compulsory education to children aged six to fourteen years, not up to eleven [2]. Statement 2 is incorrect because the rights of religious denominations under Article 26 are not absolute; they are subject to public order, morality, and health. Statement 4 is incorrect because Article 32(3) explicitly allows Parliament to empower any other court to exercise the power to issue writs within its local jurisdiction, without prejudice to the Supreme Court's powers. Thus, only the provision regarding minorities in Article 30 is accurately described.

Sources

1. [3] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 32: MINORITIES, SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES > MINORITIES, SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED TRIBES CHAP. 321 > p. 456
2. [1] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties IJl > p. 133
3. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > D I Right to Education > p. 90