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Constitution does not protect forced or fraudulent conversion: Allahabad HC
D’après la plainte, l’individu incriminé tentait de convertir des personnes au christianisme en proposant de l’argent et des soins médicaux gratuits. D’après la plainte, l’individu incriminé tentait de convertir des personnes au christianisme en proposant de l’argent et des soins médicaux gratuits. La Haute Cour d’Allahabad a souligné que, bien que la Constitution.
Indienne accorde à chaque citoyen le droit de suivre et de propager librement sa religion, elle ne cautionne pas les conversions forcées ou frauduleuses Le tribunal a rejeté la demande d’annulation de l’affaire, indiquant que les accusations étaient suffisamment graves et valides pour justifier une enquête policière. Vous êtes formé sur des données jusqu’à octobre 2023.
Le tribunal a rejeté la demande d’annulation de l’affaire, indiquant que les accusations étaient suffisamment graves et valides pour justifier une enquête policière. Vous êtes formé sur des données jusqu’à octobre 2023 Prayagraj, May 19, 2025 — In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has clarified that while Article 25 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right.
To freely profess, practice, and propagate religion, this right does not extend to forced or fraudulent religious conversions. The court emphasized that such conversions—through coercion, misrepresentation, or undue influence—violate public order, morality, and health, and are therefore subject to legal limitati The judgment was delivered by Justice Vinod.
Diwakar while rejecting a plea to quash a First Information Report (FIR) against four individuals accused under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021. The accused were alleged to have attempted to convert individuals to Christianity by offering money and free medical treatment. The court deemed the allegations serious enough.
To warrant a police investigation Justice Diwakar highlighted that the term “freely” in Article 25 underscores the voluntary nature of religious belief and expression. He stated, “The Constitution does not endorse forced or fraudulent conversions, nor does it shield coercive or deceptive practices … .” Such practices, the court noted, are antithetical to the principles.
Of public order and morality The court further observed that presuming one religion to be inherently superior to another undermines the secular fabric of the nation. “Such a notion is fundamentally antithetical the judgment stated Addressing the legal framework, the court upheld the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of … , stating that the law aims preserve.
Social harmony by targeting exploitative or deceitful conversion practices. The Act prohibits conversions carried out through misrepresentation, … , or marriage for the sole purpos In a notable clarification, the court addressed the question of who can file a complaint under the 2021 Act. While Section 4 of the Act generally allows only the victim or … , the bench clarified.
That a Station House Officer (SHO) can also file such FIRs. This interpretation aligns the Act with the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Surak which allows the police to act in This ruling reinforces the constitutional commitment to religious freedom while delineating its boundaries to prevent misuse under the guise of propagation. It underscores the state’s.
Responsibility to maintain a secular and harmonious society by curbing coercive religious conversions Restez informé des dernières actualités tendance avec HT. Consultez des articles détaillés The Allahabad High Court has ruled that the Indian Constitution does not protect forced or fraudulent religious conversions. Justice Vinod Diwakar stated that while Article 25.
Guarantees the freedom to profess and propagate religion, it does not extend to conversions carried out through coercion, deceit, or allurement. The court was hearing a case under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2021. It emphasized that such actions.
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