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Himachal Pradesh

  • New Anti-Conversion Legislation
    Shimla Church - Photo: Wikipedia / Knipptang
    One of the few churches
    in Himachal Pradesh.
    Photo: Wikipedia / Knipptang (c)

    The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh passed new legislation on August 30th to prevent any religious conversion that may come about through force, fraud or inducement. According to the new law, when someone intends to convert to a religion, they must give the district magistrate and appropriate religious leaders one month's notice. Those found guilty of converting others under the new law could face up to seven years in prison.