The UP Legislative Assembly approved the “Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill 2024,” imposing life imprisonment for forced religious conversions and ‘love jihad.’ The amendments aim to combat coerced religious conversions, with increased penalties for specific offenses, including those involving minors, women, and marginalized communities, as well as receiving foreign funding for conversions.
Today, 18th April, The Gauhati High Court rejected Assam MP Naba Sarania’s appeal against the revocation of his Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, preventing him from contesting in ST-reserved constituencies. Sarania, representing the Kokrajhar (ST) constituency, challenged the decision by a State Level Scrutiny Committee, but the court dismissed his petition, upholding the committee’s decision.
Today ,8th April, The Supreme Court (SC) considered a plea for voting access for 18,000 displaced people in Manipur before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The elections for Manipur’s two Lok Sabha seats are scheduled on April 19 and 26. The Chief Justice assured an early hearing date, acknowledging the urgency of the issue due to ethnic tensions and violence.
Today(14th March), The Delhi High Court has urged the government, Manipur administration, and UPSC to address a plea for additional exam centers in Manipur due to ethnic tensions. The plea aims to assist tribal aspirants in participating in civil services exams on May 26. This comes amidst ongoing conflict and a demand for Scheduled Tribe status.
Distributing Bible Not Considered “Allurement for Religious Conversion” Under UP Law, Rules Allahabad High Court In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court has stated that distributing the Holy Bible and imparting good teachings cannot be construed as an “allurement for religious conversion” under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. This […]
