Rajasthan government introduces strict anti-conversion bill with heavy penalties

The Rajasthan government has introduced the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025, aimed at preventing illegal conversions through force, fraud, or marriage. Individuals must now apply to the district magistrate 60 days before converting. The proposed law makes forced conversion a non-bailable offense, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. It also allows courts to annul marriages if proven to be for unlawful conversion purposes. Violations can result in imprisonment from one to ten years, with fines ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000. The law includes provisions for compensation to victims of forced conversion.