The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, regulates religious conversions within the state to prevent conversions achieved through allurement, coercion, deceit, or force. It mandates that any individual or institution intending to organize a conversion must provide sixty days' prior notice to the Competent Authority. Furthermore, a post-conversion declaration is required within twenty-one days. The Act declares marriages solemnized solely for unlawful conversion null and void and imposes strict penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for violations. It applies to all persons and institutions in Maharashtra, aiming to ensure that religious conversions are voluntary and transparent, while providing legal protections for victims.

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