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  • Ministry Couple Sentenced for Alleged Conversions
    Three crosses are seen against a clear blue sky.
    A church in India.
    Photo: Flickr / Nevil Zaver (cc)

    On July 30th, 2024, an amendment to Uttar Pradesh's anti-conversion legislation was passed in an effort to strengthen the state's existing laws. In particular, major changes were made to the severity of punishments imposed on convicted individuals. Since the amended law was brought into effect, a pastor and his wife were found guilty on January 22nd and sentenced to five years' imprisonment. They were also fined 25,000 rupees (about $420 CAD) each.