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Karnataka, led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, is now the 10th state in the country to enact such a law. (Twitter)
The bill aims to protect the right to freedom of religion and prohibit illegal conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, inducement or any fraudulent means.
The Karnataka Legislative Council on Thursday passed the controversial “Anti-Conversion Bill” amid objections from the opposition Congress and the JD(S). The Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill was passed by the Legislative Assembly last December.
As the bill was pending for passage in the Legislative Council, where the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fell short of a majority, the government later in May this year promulgated an ordinance to give effect to the bill.
Home Minister Araga Gyanendra introduced the bill for consideration Upper House on Thursday. Mentioning that conversions have become widespread in recent times, he said mass conversions have taken place through temptation and force, causing breach of peace and creating mistrust among people following different religions. Gyanendra said that the bill does not take away religious freedom of anyone and one can follow the religion of their choice, but not under pressure and greed.
After the assent of the Governor, the law will be effective from May 17, 2022, the date on which the ordinance was issued. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council BK Hariprasad also tore the copy of the bill in protest as Protem Chairman Raghunath Rao Malkapure was in the process of voting for the bill. it is 10th state To pass such a law in the country.
All you need to know about the bill which aims to “Protect the right to freedom of religion and unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, inducement or any fraudulent means”. have to stop”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmQxsD1U-uM" width="640″ height="360 frameborder="0" allow fullscreen="allow fullscreen" ></iframe> <ol> <li>< मजबूत>IT State:</strong> no person shall be converted ormisrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, inducement or any fraudulent means or by any of these means or by promise of marriage or attempt to convert any person from one religion to another, nor whether any person will abet or conspire to such conversion. Provided that if a person converts to his immediate previous religion, he shall not be deemed to have converted under this Act.
In case of conversion of a minor, a person of unsound mind, a woman or a person belonging to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe, the accused shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one term. three yearsbut which may extend to 10 years and shall also be liable to fine Rs 50,000,
There will be imprisonment in case of mass conversion three yearsbut may expand 10 yearsand fine 1 lakh rupees,
In the case of a repeat offender, the accused shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term not less than five years and shall also be liable to fine 2 lakh rupees,
The religious convert who performs the ceremony shall give 30 days advance notice in Form-II of such intended conversion to the District Magistrate or Additional District Magistrate.
Seeking objection in the notice board of the District Magistrate’s office and the Tehsildar’s office, it will be informed to the District Magistrate. If any objection is received within 30 days, it will get the inquiry done through the officials of Revenue or Social Welfare Department regarding the actual intent, purpose and reason for the proposed change.
If the District Magistrate comes to the conclusion of an offense under this Act, he shall ask the concerned police officers to initiate criminal action for contravention of the provisions of section 3. Any conversion in contravention of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) is illegal and void.
If no objection to such change is received, the District Magistrate shall record the fact of the declaration and confirmation in the register maintained for the purpose. Further the District Magistrate will issue an official notification as well as inform the concerned authority about such change.
The converted person will have to appear before the District Magistrate within 21 days from the date of sending/filing the declaration to establish his identity and confirm the contents of the declaration. if someone objections On receipt within 30 days, the District Magistrate shall record the name and description of the objectors and the nature of the objection and get the inquiry done through the officers of the Revenue or Social Welfare Department regarding the actual intent, purpose and reason for conversion.
If the District Magistrate comes to the conclusion of any commission on the basis of the said inquiry Crime Under this Act, he shall ask the concerned police officers to initiate criminal action for contravention of the provisions of section 3.
The contravention of the provisions of sub-sections (1) to (4) shall have the effect of making the said conversion illegal and void. If no objection to such change is received, the District Magistrate shall record the fact of the declaration and confirmation in the register maintained for the purpose.
The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, add, change or delete any entry specified in the Form. The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
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