Rajasthan set to introduce anti-conversion law

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. (Photo: Christian Today/Shireen Bhatia) Rajasthan has drafted legislation to curb religious conversions considered illegal, aligning with several other BJP-governed states that have already enacted strict anti-conversion laws.   In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, the Rajasthan government acknowledged the absence of specific legislation on religious conversions in the state. However, … Read more

Chhattisgarh's proposed anti-conversion bill stokes controversy

(Photo: Pixabay) The Chhattisgarh government’s plans to introduce a new anti-conversion bill have sparked intense debate and raised concerns about religious freedom and communal harmony in the state. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the provisions of the existing Chhattisgarh Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam of 1968, with more stringent measures aimed at curbing fraudulent religious conversions. … Read more

Calls for end to India's anti-conversion laws after hundreds of Christians arrested

(Photo: Unsplash/Arihant Daga) There have been calls for India to do more to protect the religious freedom of minority faiths after reports that hundreds of Christians have been arrested under controversial anti-conversion laws. UCA News reports that 398 Christians – mostly Protestant pastors and church members – have been arrested in the state of Uttar … Read more

Article 14 releases investigative report on misuse of Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion law

(Photo: Unsplash) In a comprehensive investigation conducted by Article 14, an alarming revelation has surfaced regarding the implementation of Uttar Pradesh’s anti-conversion law. The study, centred on 101 First Information Reports (FIRs), exposes a multitude of flaws, raising questions about the legal and ethical considerations of the state’s approach to alleged forced conversions to Christianity. … Read more