Today, On 17th October, Supreme Court quashed criminal cases against SHUATS Vice Chancellor and officials over alleged forced religious conversions, citing legal defects in FIRs and lack of credibility, while interim protection continues for petitioners as serious IPC offences need further proof.
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The Supreme Court Today (May 16th) stayed criminal proceedings before a trial court in Uttar Pradesh over five FIRs lodged against the vice-chancellor of the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) and others for alleged illegal conversion of Hindus to Christianity.
The Supreme Court granted interim bail Today to Rajendra Bihari Lal, Vice Chancellor of SHUATS, in a case involving alleged illegal religious conversion. The Court issued notice to the UP government, challenging the Allahabad High Court’s decision. The bail bond was limited to Rs 25,000. The police had accused Lal and others of leading a mass religious conversion with foreign funding.
On 1st March, The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to SHUATS VC Dr. Rajendra Bihari Lal in a conversion case, a significant legal win following a controversial FIR. This decision has broad implications for religious freedom and academic institutions, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battle. The case raises questions about the role of educational institutions in such controversies.
