Bare Act

The Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2022

This law regulates religious conversions within Haryana by strictly prohibiting forced, coerced, fraudulent, or allured conversions, including those done through marriage or by concealing one's religion. It applies to all individuals, religious priests, and organizations in the state. Anyone intending to change their faith must give prior written notice to the District Magistrate for approval, and conversions violating these rules or conducted for marriage are declared null and void. The law matters because it criminalizes unauthorized conversions with harsh jail terms and heavy fines, shifts the burden of proof onto the accused person, and places personal faith choices under state supervision.

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