The Allahabad High Court directed the Additional District Magistrate, Prayagraj, to complete all formalities within four weeks following approval of a man’s conversion from Islam to Sanatan Dharma under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, after administrative permission was granted.
The Supreme Court of India quashed five FIRs under the U.P. Conversion Act, ruling that only victims or close relatives, not third parties, can file complaints, emphasizing protection of personal liberty and preventing misuse of criminal law.
