38.6c New Delhi, India, Friday, October 11, 2024
Judiciary

'Majority will become minority,' SC wipes out Alld HC's remarks on bail in case of forcible religious conversion, abduction [Read Order]

By Jhanak Singh      28 September, 2024 03:53 PM      0 Comments
Majority will become minority SC wipes out Alld HCs remarks on bail in case of forcible religious conversion abduction

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday virtually wiped out the Allahabad High Court's recent observation that the majority in the country will become minority if religious congregation for conversion was not stopped.

A bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justice Manoj Misra felt that the observation was not required in a bail matter and would not be used in any proceedings by any court in the country.

"We clarify that the general observations made by the High Court had no bearing on the facts of the present case and were, therefore, not required for the disposal of the case. The observations, therefore, shall not be cited in any other case or proceeding in the High Court or in any other court," the court.

The court's clarification came after a counsel for the accused petitioner asked it to expunge the remarks in the matter.

In the case, the bench confirmed its August 27 order for release of the petitioner, Kailash on bail since he was in custody May 21, 2023 and a charge sheet had already been filed.

The FIR was registered against the petitioner for offences punishable under Sections 3 and 5(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021 and Section 365 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 at Police Station Maudah, District Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The High Court had on July 1, 2024 declined bail plea by the petitioner.

It had said there are serious allegations against the applicant by the informant that her brother, along with several others, were taken from their village to attend a gathering in New Delhi and converted to Christianity.

Also Read : Bail application rejected for accused in forced religious conversion case: Karnataka HC

Accused Kailash had then allegedly assured complainant Ramkali that her mentally ill brother would receive treatment and return within a week.

Justice Rohit Ranjan Agrawal had said in his order, "It has come into notice of this court in several cases that unlawful activity of conversion of people of SC/ST castes and other castes including economically poor persons into Christianity is being done at rampant pace throughout the State of Uttar Pradesh.”

The single judge had added if this process is allowed to be carried out, the majority population of this country would be in minority one day, and such religious congregation should be immediately stopped where the conversion is taking place and changing religion of citizen of India.

"It is against the Constitutional mandate of Article 25 of the Constitution of India which does not provide for religious conversion, it only provides freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion," the HC had said.

[Read Order]



Share this article:

About:

Jhanak is a lawyer by profession and legal journalist by passion. She graduated at the top of her cl...Read more

Follow:
FacebookTwitterLinkedinInstagram


Leave a feedback about this
Related Posts
View All

Order to appoint One Man Committee of Justice (Retd.) Lokur for the Prevention of Stubble Burning Kept in Abeyance by SC itself [READ ORDER] Order to appoint One Man Committee of Justice (Retd.) Lokur for the Prevention of Stubble Burning Kept in Abeyance by SC itself [READ ORDER]

CJI suggests holding measures in abeyance, questioning the PIL petitioner in the stubble burning case. Justice (Retd.) Madan B Lokur's role also discussed.

"Experts Say Your Beautiful Cars Also Contribute to Air Pollution," CJI SA Bobde Says While Hearing Stubble Burning Issue "Experts Say Your Beautiful Cars Also Contribute to Air Pollution," CJI SA Bobde Says While Hearing Stubble Burning Issue

Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde ensures no stubble burning orders will be passed without considering petitioners' input, confirms Senior Advocate Vikas Singh.

Centre states that Farmers Stubble Burning contributes to 10% Pollution; SC retailitates saying, 'Pollution is caused by city-related issues. Take care of them and then we will come to stubble burning' Centre states that Farmers Stubble Burning contributes to 10% Pollution; SC retailitates saying, 'Pollution is caused by city-related issues. Take care of them and then we will come to stubble burning'

Supreme Court urges Centre, Punjab, Haryana, and UP to implement work-from-home due to air pollution. Next hearing set for November 17, 2021.

WhatsApp Assures High Court Of Full Cooperation In Dhanbad Judge Murder Case WhatsApp Assures High Court Of Full Cooperation In Dhanbad Judge Murder Case

The CBI has charged auto-rickshaw driver Lakhan Verma and his brother Rahul with murder and false information, invoking IPC Sections 302, 201, and 34.

TRENDING NEWS

meet-the-successors-of-ratan-tata-the-next-gen-tata-scions
Trending Business
Meet the successors of Ratan Tata, the next-gen Tata scions

Meet the next gen Tata scions, the successors of Ratan Tata. Ratan Tata never married and has no children, promoting speculation about future leadership of Tata Group.

10 October, 2024 10:44 AM
famous-quotes-of-ratan-tata-india-s-most-humble-businessman
Trending Business
Famous quotes of Ratan Tata, India's most humble businessman

Famous quotes of Ratan Tata that serve as valuable life lessons.

10 October, 2024 11:00 AM

TOP STORIES

plea-filed-in-sc-for-restoring-statehood-of-j-and-k
Trending Judiciary
Plea filed in SC for restoring statehood of J&K

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to restore statehood of Jammu and Kashmir as per the assurance given before it in the case titled as 'In re Article 370 of the Constitution', in a time bound manner within a period of two months.

09 October, 2024 03:18 PM
sc-dismisses-plea-for-review-of-judgment-on-electoral-bonds-scheme
Trending Judiciary
SC dismisses plea for review of judgment on Electoral Bonds Scheme [Read Order]

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking review of the February 15, 2024 Constitution bench judgment which struck down the 2018 Electoral Bonds scheme as unconstitutional.

09 October, 2024 03:41 PM
sc-dismisses-review-plea-against-aug-1-judgment-on-sub-classification-of-sc-sts
Trending Judiciary
SC dismisses review plea against Aug 1 judgment on sub classification of SC/STs [Read Order]

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea for review of its August 1, 2024 judgment which allowed the States to sub classify Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to provide preferential treatment to the disadvantaged groups among them in government jobs and education.

09 October, 2024 04:05 PM
meet-the-successors-of-ratan-tata-the-next-gen-tata-scions
Trending Business
Meet the successors of Ratan Tata, the next-gen Tata scions

Meet the next gen Tata scions, the successors of Ratan Tata. Ratan Tata never married and has no children, promoting speculation about future leadership of Tata Group.

10 October, 2024 10:44 AM

ADVERTISEMENT


Join Group

Signup for Our Newsletter

Get Exclusive access to members only content by email