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Chhattisgarh High Court Orders State to Reply to Challenge on Anti‑Conversion Law
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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The Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a notice to the state government seeking its response to a petition contesting the recently enacted anti‑conversion legislation.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has formally asked the state government to file a response to a petition that questions the validity of the anti‑conversion law recently passed in the state. The petition alleges that the legislation, which seeks to regulate religious conversions, infringes on fundamental constitutional rights guaranteed to all citizens.
In its order, the court set a deadline for the state to submit its written reply, indicating that the matter will be listed for further hearing after the response is received. The bench did not provide any interim relief, leaving the law in force pending the final adjudication.
Legal experts note that the case adds to a growing number of challenges against conversion statutes across India, reflecting a broader debate over the balance between protecting vulnerable communities and upholding freedom of religion.
The outcome of the hearing could have significant implications for how similar laws are framed and enforced in other states, where religious conversion remains a politically sensitive issue.
In its order, the court set a deadline for the state to submit its written reply, indicating that the matter will be listed for further hearing after the response is received. The bench did not provide any interim relief, leaving the law in force pending the final adjudication.
Legal experts note that the case adds to a growing number of challenges against conversion statutes across India, reflecting a broader debate over the balance between protecting vulnerable communities and upholding freedom of religion.
The outcome of the hearing could have significant implications for how similar laws are framed and enforced in other states, where religious conversion remains a politically sensitive issue.