The Karnataka Assembly has passed the controversial bill of Anti-Conversion. I n this bill the converting into other religions is an offence now.
The bill contains clause`s as follows:
1. Any person found guilty of unlawfully converting another person will face a minimum jail term of three years to five years and fine of 25,000.
2. If the person `unlawfully converted` is either a minor or woman or belongs to the scheduled castes or scheduled tribes, the punishment is more a minimum sentence of three years and a maximum of ten years imprisonment, and 50,000 fine.
3. In cases of `mass conversion` the accused person can face three to ten years in prison and a fine of Rs, 1 lakh.
4. An appropriate court will order the accused person to pay compensation to the victim of conversion and this amount can go up to 5 lakhs and must be paid by accused over and above the fine under law.
5. In case someone wants to convert to another religion voluntarily, there is a lengthy process in place and this applies to inter-faith marriages too.
Background:
States such a UP and MP have already passed this bills and Haryana and Karnataka are likely to do so.
Proponents say that this is a pan India racket and hence requires a central law.
The reasons behind it:
1. Threats of forceful conversion.
2. Problem of inducement or allurement.
3. Religious conversion is not a fundamental right.
How it violates the Article 21 and 25 of Indian constitution:
1. They have pointed to Article 21 of the constitution which guarantees individuals the right to marry a person of one`s choice.
2. Also, under Article 25, freedom of conscience, the practice the conversion of religion of one`s choice including not following any religion, are also guaranteed.
what about the conversion of Wasim Rizvi to Sanathan dharm?
Swamy Nithyanand must be charged according to the bill.
What about him?
Questions must be Raid!
This is a nation which has a constitution under that the whole country runs, and cannot be violated.