Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Rajasthan Introduces Stricter Anti-Conversion Bill With Heavier Penalties
The government in Rajasthan made a new law about changing religions.
This law says you can't trick people into changing their religion.
The new law has bigger punishments than before if someone breaks it.
For example, if someone tries to change someone else's religion by force, they could go to jail for a long time and pay a big fine.
If someone wants to change their religion on purpose, they have to tell the government first and follow a special process.
Some people are worried about the new law and think it might not be fair, while others think it's necessary to protect vulnerable people.
The law also says people can return to their original religion without facing any penalties.
Rajasthan introduced a new anti-conversion bill with stricter penalties.
The bill expands the definition of 'allurement' and includes digital platforms.
Those returning to their original religion are exempt from the bill's provisions.
Penalties include longer jail terms and higher fines compared to the previous version.
The bill establishes an exhaustive process for voluntary conversions.
- Who
- Rajasthan Government
- What
- Introduced a stricter anti-conversion bill.
- When
- September 3, 2025
- Where
- Rajasthan Assembly
- Why
- To prevent conversions through misrepresentation, force, or allurement.
- Bill Name
- Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025
- Introduced By
- Rajasthan Government
- Key Changes
- Stricter penalties, additions to 'allurement', exceptions for 'ghar wapsi'
- Penalties (Unlawful Conversion)
- 7-14 years jail, min. Rs 5 lakh fine
- Penalties (Aggravated Cases)
- 10-20 years jail, min. Rs 10 lakh fine (minors, etc.)
- Foreign Funding Penalty
- 10-20 years jail, min. Rs 20 lakh fine
- Voluntary Conversion Process
- Requires advance notice to authorities, inquiries, and declarations.