As the Maharashtra Cabinet clears the Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, a look at the structural similarities in anti-conversion laws across states: from definition to procedure to punishment. On Thursday, the Maharashtra Cabinet cleared the Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026, a Bill proposing rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine of Rs 5 lakh for […]

HC issues notice on plea alleging fraudulent conversions in Punjab through ‘magical healing’ The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday issued notice of motion to the Centre and state of Punjab on a petition alleging that religious conversions were being carried out through foreign funding by enticement, coercion, fraud and undue influence under the […]