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Haryana Directs Strict Enforcement of Anti-Conversion Law

Haryana Directs Strict Enforcement of Anti-Conversion Law
Haryana directs strict enforcement of unlawful religious conversion law · thestatesman.com

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.

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

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