Anti-Conversion Law implemented in Rajasthan

Anti-Conversion Law Implemented in Rajasthan

On 8th October 2025, Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde approved the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Act, 2025.

The law introduces strict provisions regarding interfaith marriages, unlawful religious conversions, penalties, and mandatory prior notification requirements.

Key Provisions of the Law

Provision	Details
Prior Notification	Priests or clerics conducting interfaith marriages must inform the district administration at least two months in advance.
Couple Notification	Couples must notify the district magistrate at least three months before marriage.
Forced Conversion Penalty	Violations may lead to imprisonment ranging from 7 to 14 years and fines starting from Rs. 5 lakh.
Invalid Marriages	Marriages conducted solely for conversion purposes will be treated as invalid.

Punishments and Legal Provisions

Category	Punishment / Provision
Protected Groups	If the victim belongs to a woman, minor, SC, or ST category, punishment may extend up to 20 years imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs. 10 lakh.
Mass Conversion	Mass conversions may result in life imprisonment and a minimum fine of Rs. 25 lakh.
Nature of Offences	All offences under the Act are classified as non-bailable.
Trial Process	Cases will be tried in special sessions courts.
Repeat Offenders	Repeat offenders may face life imprisonment and fines up to Rs. 50 lakh.

PT Facts

Non-Bailable Offence: Bail is not granted as a matter of right and requires court approval.
Special Sessions Courts: Established for speedy trial of specified offences.
Protected Groups: Includes women, minors, Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Religious Conversion Laws: Several Indian states have enacted laws regulating unlawful or forced religious conversions.

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