1 year ago
Haryana Directs Strict Enforcement of Anti-Conversion Law
Haryana is making sure people don't get tricked into changing religions.
If you want to change your religion, you have to tell the government first.
Religious leaders also need to tell the government if they are helping someone convert.
If someone thinks a conversion is unfair, they can complain.
If the government finds someone used tricks or force to convert someone, they can stop the conversion.
The law also punishes people who break these rules, especially if they trick someone into converting or convert minors.
It's all to protect people from being pressured into something they don't want.
Haryana government directs strict enforcement of the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and Rules, 2022.
Individuals intending to convert religions must declare their intent to the Deputy Commissioner beforehand.
Religious figures organizing conversions must provide prior notice to the Deputy Commissioner.
The Act allows objections to proposed conversions, requiring verification and inquiry by the Deputy Commissioner.
Penalties include imprisonment and fines for unlawful conversions, with harsher penalties for specific cases.
- Who
- The Haryana government, including Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Police, and other officials.
- What
- Haryana is strictly enforcing the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and Rules, 2022.
- Where
- Haryana, India.
- When
- The enforcement is currently underway, following directives from the Haryana government.
- Why
- To prevent unlawful conversions involving fraud, coercion, or other prohibited means and to safeguard citizens' religious freedom.
Key facts
- Act Name
- Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and Rules, 2022
- Declaration Form (Conversion)
- Form A
- Declaration Form (Minor Conversion)
- Form B
- Notice Form (Conversion Ceremony)
- Form C
- Punishment (Unlawful Conversion)
- 1-5 years imprisonment and a fine of at least 1 lakh rupees
- Punishment (Concealing Religion for Marriage)
- 3-10 years imprisonment and a fine of at least 3 lakh rupees
- Punishment (Conversion of Minor/Woman/SC/ST)
- 4-10 years imprisonment and a fine of at least 3 lakh rupees
- Punishment (Mass Conversion)
- 5-10 years imprisonment and a fine of at least 4 lakh rupees
Quotes
An official spokesperson
A representative of the Haryana government
“He clearly stated that the government’s intention is not to interfere with an individual’s freedom of religion, but rather to safeguard citizens from deception, coercion, or unlawful inducement.”
thestatesman.com




