Uttarakhand imposes stringent anti-conversion law

Information News (English):
The Uttarakhand cabinet approved the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing harsh penalties for forced religious conversions—offenders may face life imprisonment and fines up to ₹10 lakh, with all offences marked non-bailable. The bill will be tabled during the monsoon session starting August 19.

Information News (Roman English):
Uttarakhand cabinet ne Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2025 pass kiya—forced religious conversion par offenders ko life imprisonment aur ₹10 lakh tak fine ka section hai; sab offences non-bailable honge. Ye bill monsoon session (shuru August 19) mein table kiya jayega.

Fact Check (English):
Stricter measures reflect government’s tight stance on religious conversions. Critics warn that non-bailable categorization may curb civil liberties.

Fact Check (Roman English):
Zyada strict measures dikhate hain ki govt conversion par control paana chahti hai. Critics kahe rahe hain non-bailable category civil liberties ko restrict kar sakti hai.

Justice Message (English):
While forced conversions must be prevented, safeguards are essential to ensure minority rights and due process.

Justice Message (Roman English):
Jab forced conversion rokna zaroori hai, tab bhi minority rights aur due process ko safeguard karna equally zaroori hai.

Public Interest Relations (English):
Transparency and oversight are vital to prevent misuse. Civil society monitoring must be strong.

Public Interest Relations (Roman English):
Transparency aur oversight hone chahiye misuse rokne ke liye. Civil society monitoring strong honi chahiye.

Quote:
“All offences under this amendment will be categorized as non-bailable.”