The plea alleged the liberty & religious rights of Hindus in Nuh are being eroded by the minority community. The apex court said it can't entertain a plea based on newspaper reports.
An apex court bench said there is no reason why a person above 18 can't be allowed to choose their religion and refused to grant permission to a representation to the law commission.
Two months after Uttarakhand HC ordered an inquiry, the couple, a relative and the qazi are booked for religious conversion of the woman without following norms of 2018 Act.
The Uttar Pradesh police have made more than one arrest a day under the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020, which came into effect on 27 November.
The Religious Freedom Bill 2020 provides for prison term of up to 10 years and fine of Rs 1 lakh for conversion through marriage or by any other fraudulent means.
CM Yogi Adityanath-led government had earlier approved the draft ordinance to curb forcible religious conversions, which can now land violators in jail for 10 years.
One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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