The Supreme Court granted him bail, saying that ‘illegal conversion is not a crime as serious as murder, rape or robbery’. A two-judge bench headed by Justice J.B. Pardiwala announced the verdict.
A Christian couple found guilty of converting Hindus was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment each by Judge Ramvilas Singh of the Special Scheduled Castes and Tribes Court in Ambedkar Nagar District. Additionally, both were fined Rs 25,000 each.
Mukherjee asked me, “What happens to tribals who convert ?” I replied, “They become Christians.” To this, Mukherjee responded, “No, they turn anti-national.
The Court dismissed the petition. The fast-track Court of the Additional Sessions Judge of Bareilly had recorded the above observations in its decision taken in this case on 30th September 2024.
The law was passed to prevent conversions by using force or bait and take effective action against such conversions.
The Union Government should implement a special scheme for those whose ancestors were forced to accept Islam and Christianity by the invaders, and the descendants of whom now wish to return to Hindu Dharma.
In 2013, the victim, a young woman from Dhangarhi, Nepal, was employed in a private firm. Amjad, a taxi driver from Pilibhit, frequently visited the area.
Hindus should organize themselves. In places where we do not reach, there are increasing incidents of conversions. Religious leaders will have to reach the poor.
Pastor Raju Ram said, “Several people came to me and told about their illness. I gave them medicine and assured that I would pray to Jesus to cure their illness.” Later when they got cured, they wanted to convert into our religion.
This shows that the Christians leave no chance to convert Hindus. Hindus need to be alert.