The Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978
The Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act, 1978
General19788 sections
This Act regulates religious conversions in the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh by prohibiting any person from converting others through force, inducement, or fraudulent means. It defines specific indigenous faiths native to the region and mandates that anyone performing a conversion ceremony must inform the local Deputy Commissioner within a prescribed period. Failure to report or contravening the prohibition on forced conversion is punishable by imprisonment and fines. The legislation aims to protect indigenous religious practices and ensure that conversions are voluntary and transparent, requiring government sanction for prosecution of offenses.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Prohibition of forcible conversion.
- 4. Punishment for contravention of the provisions of section 3.
- 5. Intimation of conversion to the Deputy Commissioner and punishment.
- 6. Offences cognizable.
- 7. Sanction for prosecution.
- 8. Power to make rules.
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