Maharashtra anti conversion bill: Civil rights groups demand bill draft be made public

Bill to curb illegal conversions tabled in Maharashtra assembly: Know key provisions, legal aspects

The Maharashtra government has introduced the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 in the state Assembly, aiming to prevent illegal religious conversions. The bill, approved by the Cabinet last week, seeks to ensure that conversions are voluntary and lawful. The Bill seeks to protect the constitutional right to freedom of religion while banning conversions effected through allurement, force, misrepresentation, undue influence or fraudulent…

Maharashtra anti conversion bill: Civil rights groups demand bill draft be made public

Civil rights groups in Maharashtra demand public access to the anti-conversion bill draft, citing concerns over transparency and potential discrimination.

Civil Society Groups Raise Alarm Over Maharashtra’s Proposed Anti-Conversion Law

NEW DELHI — Nearly 30 civil society organisations, women’s rights groups and constitutional rights advocates have expressed serious concern over the Maharashtra government’s proposed “Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026,” warning that the law could undermine religious freedom, privacy and the autonomy of consenting adults. At a joint press conference in Mumbai on March 11, the coalition criticised the decision of the Maharashtra Cabinet to approve…

35 civil society groups oppose Maharashtra’s proposed anti-conversion law, warn of threat to women’s autonomy and constitutional freedoms

A coalition of more than 35 civil society organisations, including women’s rights groups, civil liberties organisations, student collectives and minority community bodies, on Wednesday (March 11) publicly opposed the Maharashtra government’s proposed anti-conversion legislation, warning that the move threatens women’s autonomy, privacy and constitutionally protected freedoms, as reported by Hindustan Times. The groups addressed a press conferenc…