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SC Dismissed BJP Leader's PIL Seeking Anti-Conversion Law; Says Individuals Aged 18 or Above Are Free To Choose Their Religion
Justice R Fali Nariman-led Supreme Court bench has dismissed an anti-religious conversion plea stating that individuals aged 18 or above are free to choose their religion. The plea filed by BJP's Ashwini Upadhyay sought a central law granting imprisonment of 3-10 years with a hefty fine for those involved in religious conversions. Terminating the PIL, Justice Nariman warned the petitioner of fines, if found pressing the matter.
Tags: Supreme Court of India, Justice Rohinton Fali Nirman, Ashwini Upadhyay, Anti-conversion Law
Courtesy: Times Now
