Definitions

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -

1. (a) "allurement" means offer of any temptation in the form of -
   • (i) any gift or gratification, either in cash or kind;
   • (ii) grant of any material benefit, either monetary or otherwise;
   • (iii) better lifestyle, divine blessings or otherwise;
2. (b) "convert" means to make one person to renounce one religion and adopt another religion;
3. (c) "force" includes a show of force or a threat of injury of any kind including threat of divine displeasure or social ex-communication;
4. (d) "fraudulent means” includes misrepresentation or any fraudulent contrivance, impersonation by false name, surname, religious symbol or otherwise;
5. (e) “minor” means a person under eighteen years of age.