Rajasthan Introduces Anti-Conversion Bill to Curb Forced Religious Conversions
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Bill Name | Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 |
| Introduced By | Rajasthan Government |
| Purpose | Prevent religious conversions through force, fraud, or inducement |
| Key Provisions | - Imprisonment of up to 10 years |
| - Fine of up to Rs 50,000 | |
| - Conversion through misrepresentation, force, coercion, allurement, fraud, or marriage is criminalized | |
| - Mandatory declaration to District Magistrate 60 days prior to conversion | |
| Approval | State Cabinet approved the draft in November 2024 |
| Terminology | Addresses 'love jihad' (Muslim men marrying Hindu women allegedly to convert them to Islam) |
| Legal Nature | Offences are cognisable, non-bailable, and triable in court |
| Rationale | Rajasthan lacked a law on religious freedom; aims to balance religious freedom and prevent proselytism |