M.P. revises proposed law against forced religious conversion
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Fresh draft now envisages jail time period of as much as 10 years and likewise brings inside ambit clergymen solemnising marriages for such goal
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra has stated marriages to allow forcible religious conversions would invite an imprisonment of as much as 10 years, extending the proposed interval of most punishment for the alleged offence from the 5 years introduced earlier.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mr. Mishra stated, “In addition, priests solemnising such marriages will also face imprisonment of five years. The registration of organisations enabling such marriages will be cancelled.”
The revisions to the proposed law come a day after the BJP authorities in Uttar Pradesh handed an ordinance making religious conversion a non-bailable offence inviting penalties as much as 10 years in jail if discovered to be effected for marriage or utilizing pressure.
Further, Mr. Mishra stated for religious conversions the District Collector have to be knowledgeable one month prematurely, upon which there can be an investigation. “The victim, parents or guardians can complain about this. The offence shall be deemed cognisable and non-bailable,” he added.
The BJP authorities plans to desk the Madhya Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2020, within the forthcoming three-day Assembly session from December 28.
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