After 16 years in Rajasthan, an anti -conversion bill has been introduced once again. After 2 failed efforts of the Vasundhara Raje government, now the Bhajanlal government has taken its eyes on ‘Love Jihad’. Although the word ‘Love Jihad’ is not mentioned anywhere in the entire bill, but exp
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Many questions about the bill are in the minds of people…
- What is in this new bill of Bhajanlal government?
- The same bill came at the time of BJP’s Vasundhara Raje government, why could not the law be made?
- If this bill takes a legal form, will it not be able to get married in other religion?
- If someone threatens for conversion after marriage?
- What will happen if the government does not inform the government even after conversion?
Bhaskar talked to the experts and know the answers to all the questions, read the full report…
Question: What is in this new bill of Bhajanlal government?
answer : The name of this bill of Bhajanlal government is – ‘Religion conversion against Rajasthan Law 2025Through this bill, the state government’s intention is to curb those who have forced changes from one religion to another.
- In this bill, strict provisions have been made against the conversion by forcibly, threatening, seduced, deception or any other kind of conversion. It will be considered a non -bailable offense.
- The special thing is that under this bill, if a person converts or marries, the court can declare him invalid after hearing.
- In this bill, only ‘Love Jihad’ is not targeted through provisions. Rather, there is a provision for a sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of up to 2 lakh in case of conversion of a single caste or tribal person. The same provision is also in the case of a minor.
- If an adult person suffering from conversion can be punished up to half or up to 5 years, while the fine can be up to 1 lakh rupees.
- Earlier, only the family could get FIR against conversion. Now the scope has been increased in this bill. Now relatives can also register a case against the concerned. Under this, relatives like the victim’s uncle-aunt, maternal uncle, aunt, aunt and aunt will also be able to register an FIR.
Question: The same bill had come during the BJP’s Vasundhara Raje government, why could not the law not become?
answer : The Vasundhara Raje government introduced a similar bill in 2006 and 2008 in the name of Dharma Swatantra Bill. Was also passed in the House. At that time, due to the UPA government at the center, this bill could not take legal form.
In 2006, this bill of Vasundhara Raje government was passed by the House. The then Governor Pratibha Patil returned and returned objections. At the same time, in 2008, this bill again passed in the House. When the Governor was sent to the President, then stuck in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Question: What were the provisions of the bill at that time?
answer : There was a provision for a sentence of 1 to 5 years in the Vasundhara government bill and a fine of 25 to 50 thousand rupees. At the same time, the registration of the organization found in illegal conversion could also be canceled. The Raje government bill had a provision to give information about conversion to the Collector 30 days ago. There was a provision for a penalty for not doing so.
Question: How is this bill different from the Vasundhara government bill in case of punishment?
answer : In the anti -conversion bill of Bhajanlal government, Vasundhara Raje has also made strict provisions from the bill which came at the time of the government. The latest bills have been punished and fined up to double.
Apart from this, due to the BJP government in both the state and the center, the possibility of passing after the debate on this bill has increased. The state will get full support from the Center in the process of making this bill a law.
The debate on this bill will start in the assembly. This bill will be passed from the House and sent to the Governor. After this, the governor can send it to the President after accepting it. This bill can become law after getting approval from the President.
Question: What will happen if the government did not inform the government even after conversion?
answer : It is necessary to give information within the stipulated time to the collector before converting the bill with consent in the bill and after converting religion. Without giving information, there can be a punishment ranging from 6 months to 5 years in various sections.
A fine of up to 25 thousand rupees can also be imposed. Apart from this, there is a provision. If someone has converted to religion, then within 60 days of conversion, information will have to be given to the concerned district collector.
Question: Can collector declare conversion illegal?
answer : On giving information before or after conversion, in both types of cases, the collector will know how the process or nature of conversion was. If the administration is satisfied then there is no problem. On the other hand, if the process or nature of conversion is found to be suffering, then the collector can declare such changes illegal. In such a situation, action can be taken against those who convert.
Question: If someone threatens for conversion after marriage?
answer : After marriage, if someone threatens or forcibly threatens to convert, then all the provisions of the punishment and fine of the bill will be applicable. Marriage can also be canceled.
Apart from the victim, if the family or relatives get information about the effort of conversion by forcibly or threatening them, then they can also register an FIR. Strict action may be taken against the pressure of conversion if found guilty in the police investigation.
Question: Which states have laws to prevent forcible conversion?
answer : Currently, there are laws for this in Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It was earlier also in Tamil Nadu, but was canceled in 2003.
There is a provision of imprisonment for 5 years in Himachal and Uttarakhand. In the case of SC-ST and minor, this punishment is 7 years old.
Law has also been made for this in Uttar Pradesh. Its ordinance has passed in the cabinet only last month. This law provides for a punishment of up to 10 years for forcibly converting.
Question: Will you have to prove innocence yourself? Will the registration of the guilty institution can be canceled?
answer : Under the provisions of the bill, the conversion will have to prove innocent himself. That is, the Burden of proof will remain on the accused. At the same time, if an institution is found guilty in case of conversion by forcibly or greed, then its registration can be canceled.
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