The Supreme Court has listed for January 20 a batch of petitions challenging anti-conversion laws enacted by nine States, including UP, MP and Gujarat. The Court has directed all States to file their counter affidavits within three weeks.
The Supreme Court will take up multiple petitions concerning religious conversions on April 16. These pleas question the legality and implications of forced or fraudulent conversions across the country. The issue has sparked widespread debate over religious freedom and state regulations. The court’s hearing is expected to clarify the legal stance on the matter.
A law firm in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, won the release of 11 Christians detained under anti-conversion laws after two months of effort. The firm’s pro bono services and commitment to justice were evident in their relentless fight. The case highlights challenges faced by religious minorities in regions governed by the Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
