Religious conversion: SC says Centre must step in to stop practice as it affects security of nation | India News
NEW DELHI: Taking serious note of alleged incidents of religious conversion through deception, allurement and force, the Supreme Court on Monday said that if the practice is not stopped it will pose a danger to the security of the country as well as citizens’ fundamental right to freedom of conscience as far as religion is concerned.
The apex court added that it is time for the Centre to step in and stop such forced conversions.
SG Tushar Mehta said such conversions are rampant in tribal areas. “Then what is the government doing,” asked the bench and told the Centre to file an affidavit by November 22 detailing steps taken against forcible conversion.
The apex court added that it is time for the Centre to step in and stop such forced conversions.
SG Tushar Mehta said such conversions are rampant in tribal areas. “Then what is the government doing,” asked the bench and told the Centre to file an affidavit by November 22 detailing steps taken against forcible conversion.
