Goa CM Pramod Sawant advocates for anti-conversion laws, citing recent cases of ‘love jihad’ and stressing the need to curb alleged forced religious conversions in the state.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that conversion to Islam is valid if done voluntarily, with free will, and by a person of sound mind. The court made this observation while dismissing a plea by Taufik Ahmad, who sought to quash rape and unlawful conversion charges against him.It emphasized that forced or coerced conversions cannot be legally recognized, reinforcing the principle of religious freedom.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to accused Rafiq, who allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and coerced a woman from a Scheduled Caste community into converting to Islam. Justice S Rachaiah emphasized the seriousness of the crime and its societal impact, highlighting the judiciary’s role in combating forced conversions and protecting vulnerable individuals.