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Anti-conversion law

If the couple did not intend so, the marriage officer has to solemnise their marriage forthwith without publication of 30 days notice, the order said. (Representational Photo:PTI)

Mandate of 30 days' notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy

14 Jan 2021 4:16 AM

Under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020, which deals with different categories of offences, a marriage will be declared "null and void" if the conversion of a woman is solely for that purpose, and those wishing to change their religion after marriage need to apply to the district magistrate. (Representational Image)

UP Police makes first arrest under new anti-conversion law

The law provides for imprisonment of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000 under different categories

03 Dec 2020 1:15 PM

Members of Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh take pledge against Love Jihad. Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday gave assent to an ordinance against forcible or fraudulent religious conversions that provides for imprisonment up to 10 years and a maximum fine of Rs 50,000 under different categories.(PTI)

UP registers first case under new anti-conversion law in Bareilly

The complainant's daughter married someone else in June this year

29 Nov 2020 11:11 PM


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