An anti-conversion bill has been introduced in the Rajasthan Assembly. This bill, presented by the Bhajanlal government, will be discussed further.
Introduced by Minister Gajendra Singh Khinsar, the bill encompasses stringent penalties for love jihad and forced conversions. Under the new law, forced conversions carry a three to ten-year prison term. Voluntary conversions also require notifying the collector 60 days in advance.
It is noteworthy that similar laws are already in effect in Jharkhand, Karnataka, and Gujarat. Family courts may annul marriages resulting from love jihad, considering them offenses that are non-bailable.
Back in 2008, a similar bill had been proposed during the Vasundhara Raje government, but due to the lack of presidential approval, it was never enacted.
Registration Could Become Mandatory for Live-In Relationships
The proposed anti-conversion law in Rajasthan may include stringent provisions similar to those enforced in Uttarakhand. Furthermore, mandatory registration for individuals in live-in relationships might be included. Additionally, new rules and conditions could be applied to interfaith marriages.
