Allahabad High Court Raises Concerns Over Misuse of Anti-Conversion Law in Uttar Pradesh
Allahabad High Court flags lodging of ‘fake FIRs’ under anti-conversion law in Uttar Pradesh
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The Allahabad High Court has expressed alarm regarding the filing of fraudulent FIRs under the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. The court noted a disturbing trend of misuse by police and third-party complainants during a case involving a Muslim man accused under this law.
- 01The Allahabad High Court identified a troubling trend of misuse of the anti-conversion law.
- 02The court's remarks were made during a hearing related to a specific FIR against a Muslim man.
- 03Concerns were raised about the filing of false and frivolous FIRs.
- 04The Division Bench included Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Pramod Kumar Srivastava.
- 05The observations were made on April 13, 2026.
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The Allahabad High Court has voiced significant concerns regarding the misuse of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021. During a hearing on April 13, 2026, the Division Bench, comprising Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Pramod Kumar Srivastava, highlighted a disturbing pattern of 'false, fake, and frivolous FIRs' being lodged under this law. This observation arose in the context of a petition filed by a Muslim man who was accused under the anti-conversion law. The court's remarks underscore the potential for abuse of legal provisions intended to prevent unlawful conversions, raising questions about the integrity of law enforcement and the protection of individual rights in such cases.
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The court's observations may influence how the anti-conversion law is enforced, potentially protecting individuals from wrongful accusations.
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