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2006-04-08 India-Pakistan

Indias Rajasthan state assembly bans religious conversions

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Posted by Fred 2006-04-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Disappointing.

Posted by gromgoru 2006-04-08 12:35|| 2006-04-08 12:35|| Front Page Top

#2 The law bans forcible conversions

A DSP-rank officer can arrest any person who has converted or attempted to convert a person through force, allurement or fraudulent means.

Posted by john 2006-04-08 14:25|| 2006-04-08 14:25|| Front Page Top

#3 Not that some yahoo cop won't attempt to use it to harass some preachers.

But ultimately, the law (and any conviction) has to be in compliance with the Indian constitution - which guarantees religious freedom - and survive challenge to the Indian supreme court.

Posted by john 2006-04-08 14:32|| 2006-04-08 14:32|| Front Page Top

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