Interfaith marriages not prohibited under new U.P. conversion law: HC
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Why in news
The Allahabad High Court ruled that interfaith couples are not subject to the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, as the law only applies to forced conversions.
Background
The Allahabad High Court held that the right to life and liberty of adults choosing to live together peacefully is paramount. The court clarified that the 2021 UP anti-conversion law applies specifically to forced conversions for marriage or relationship purposes, not to existing interfaith unions.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillUttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act: enacted in 2021
- PlaceAllahabad High Court: judicial body in Uttar Pradesh
- FactThe court ruled that the law does not apply to couples who have not undergone a conversion process.
For Mains
Q. Examine the tension between state-led anti-conversion legislation and the fundamental right to freedom of choice and personal liberty in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional conflict: Right to choose a life partner vs. State's power to regulate religious conversions
- Judicial interpretation: Defining 'forced conversion' vs. voluntary interfaith unions in the context of personal laws
Keywords: Personal Liberty · Freedom of Choice · Unity in Diversity · Judicial Review · Secularism
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