anti-conversion bill

Uttarkhand governor approves 'anti-conversion' Bill

The Bill, titled, Religion Freedom (Amendment) Bill 2022, was passed by the Assembly during the Winter session. 

Dec 24, 2022, 07:14 AM IST

Breaking News: Anti-religion law implemented in Haryana, now religion cannot be changed only for marriage

Haryana Anti-Conversion Law: Anti-conversion law has come into force in Haryana and now conversion cannot be done in the state just for marriage.

Dec 20, 2022, 12:40 PM IST

Karnataka govt tables anti-conversion bill in Legislative Council to prevent forced religious conversion

Anti-conversion bill has been tabled in Karnataka Legislative Council highlighting that the act restricts forceful conversions. Congress refutes the act saying that it is against the freedom of religion

Sep 15, 2022, 19:11 PM IST

Karnataka Cabinet clears anti-conversion bill, to be tabled in next assembly session

The bill will now be tabled in the next session of the state assembly till then the ordinance will be in place, said Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra.

May 12, 2022, 16:14 PM IST

Haryana Assembly passes anti-conversion bill: Upto 10-year jail, Rs 3 lakh fine on forced religion change

Haryana anti-conversion bill: The Haryana Assembly Tuesday passed a Bill against religious conversion through force, undue influence or allurement.

Mar 22, 2022, 16:45 PM IST

Haryana Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid opposition walkout, Congress calls it ‘black chapter in history’

The Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022 states that if conversion is done by allurement, use of force, fraudulent means or coercion, then there is a provision for imprisonment of one to five years and a fine of not less than Rs 1 lakh.

Mar 22, 2022, 16:28 PM IST

Karnataka's 'Anti-conversion' bill: BJP counters Congress, says Siddaramaiah signed draft of Bill in 2016

"Our intention behind bringing this bill is to protect SC, ST communities and women," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai said.

Dec 24, 2021, 06:31 AM IST

No new case of Omicron variant reported in Maharashtra on Wednesday

The health department said this a day after the state saw 11 such infections. A total of 65 patients infected with Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been reported from Maharashtra 

Dec 22, 2021, 11:02 AM IST

Anti-conversion bill: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai says 'Full opportunity for debate' in Assembly amid Opposition criticism

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, "There is full opportunity for debate in the Assembly when it will be taken up for discussion. They (Opposition) were not present in the House when the Bill was presented in the House. This is not the government`s fault."

Dec 22, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Karnataka Cabinet clears anti-conversion bill, likely to be tabled in Assembly on Tuesday

The proposed anti-conversion bill that is being opposed by opposition parties and Christian community leaders is said to have penal provisions, and may also insist that the persons who wish to convert to another faith file an application before the Deputy Commissioner two months prior.

Dec 20, 2021, 17:45 PM IST

Karnataka govt mulling bringing anti-conversion bill, says CM Basavaraj Bommai

Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai said, "There are complaints of forced conversions in the state. There is serious thought on formulating a law to regulate it completely.” 

Sep 29, 2021, 12:02 PM IST