U.P Teens Lands In Jail Under Anti-Conversion Law

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UP Police Arrests Muslim Teen Under Anti-Conversion Law

Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor police have arrested a teenage Muslim boy and charged him against the controversial "love jihad" law. Arrested on December 15, the police accused the boy of attempting to convert a 16-year-old Hindu girl. While the girl's father has made a complaint, the girl and her mother have denied the conversion charges. Meanwhile, the police have stated that the girl was kidnapped by the boy and escaped somehow.

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 - 01:26 PM / by Archita chakraborty

Tags: Love Jihad, Uttar Pradesh, Bijnore, MUSLIM, Anti-conversion Law

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the first arrest under "love jihad" law has been forcefully done by police, claimed the family members.

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UP Love Jihad: Police Accused Of Filing FIR "Just To Gain Praise"

The family members of Owais Ahmed, who was arrested under UP's newly passed anti-conversion law that targets 'love jihad', said the state police had forced the bride's family to file the FIR. Owais' father Mohammad Rafeeq said, "They [Police] beat me up and might be threatening the woman's family too." However, Bareilly (Range) DIG Rajesh Pandey has denied the allegations and said that the case was registered on merit.

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 - 10:55 AM / by Archita chakraborty

Tags: Love Jihad, Uttar Pradesh, Police, Conversion of Hindus

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel

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Violators Be Careful; Uttar Pradesh Authorises Love-Jihad Law in the State

The ordinance bill for the 'Love Jihad' in the state of UP has been passed by the Governor Anandiben Patel on November 24. According to the law, a person is eligible for 10-years of prison or a fine of 15,000, if found violating the ordinance in any manner and comes in effect from November 28. However, Madhya Pradesh & Haryana were also contemplating to initiate love-jihad in their respective states.… read-more

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 - 03:54 PM / by Sreemayi .S.R

Tags: Law, Love Jihad, Uttar Pradesh

Courtesy: Deccan Herald

A Suitable Boy Poster

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2 Top Netflix Officials Booked For Allegedly Hurting Religious Sentiments

Amidst 'Boycott Netflix' row, Madhya Pradesh's Rewa police have registered an FIR against two Netflix executives - Monika Shergill and Ambika Khurana - on November 23. The duo have been booked after BJP Yuva Morcha’s Gaurav Tiwari filed a complaint seeking an apology from Netflix for "objectional scenes" in 'A Suitable Boy', which allegedly encouraged love jihad. Reportedly, they were… read-more

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 11:56 AM / by Harsh Vardhan

Tags: Netflix, Madhya Pradesh, Rewa, Police, Fire, Love Jihad, a suitable boy

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Representative Image

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VHP Urge Subsidiaries To Aware Hindu Families On 'Love Jihad'

RSS' associate Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged its subsidiaries -  Bajrang Dal and Durga Vahini - to aware Hindu families on Love Jihad. VHP spokesperson has said the faction will be more cautious to prevent such acts in future while helping the victims. Besides, it will also distribute awareness literature among Hindu families. However, VHP stated they are not against the inter-religious marriages unless there is a forceful conversion… read-more

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 - 11:38 AM / by Sreemayi .S.R

Tags: VHP, Love Jihad, Hindus, Muslims, RSS

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Representational Image of Marriage

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Karnataka Eyes To Join Club Of States Enacting Law Against Love Jihad

After vows from Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana for stringent laws against love jihad, Karnataka also eyes to join the club. Karnataka's Tourism Minister CT Ravi said, "The state will… read-more

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 - 06:10 AM / by Mahadevan K V

Tags: Love Jihad, BJP, Allahabad Court, Constitutional Rights

Courtesy: Deccan Herald

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan

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After UP and Haryana, MP Plans to Bring Law to Discourage Interfaith Marriages

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan said a law will be enacted against love-jihad if situation permitted. Vowing to teach a lesson to offenders, the CM said “There will be no jihad in the name of love. If anyone indulges in such a practice, he will be taught a lesson.” The indications came amid promises by BJP-led UP and Haryana, planning to make law against interfaith marriage last week.

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 - 01:13 PM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh By-Polls, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Love Jihad

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Ballabgarh incident and CM Khattar

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Haryana Chief Minister Khattar Plans To Enact Law Against Love Jihad

Haryana government is eyeing to formulate law against "love jihad". Citing the recent murder of a student in Faridabad's Ballabhgarh, CM Khattar called for a law that would ensure that such incidents never get repeated. The announcement came a day after UP CM Yogi Adityanath called to enact a law against "love jihad". Endorsing Yogi's view, Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij tweeted in support of legislation against the "serious issue".

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 - 01:19 AM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Love Jihad, Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, Anil vij, CM Yogi Adityanath, Crime

Courtesy: The Indian Express