First Case Filed Under Maharashtra's New Anti-Conversion Law Against UK OCI Cardholder
Pune Police registered an FIR against a UK-based OCI cardholder under Maharashtra's new Religious Freedom Act, 2026, and the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The accused allegedly delivered a religious discourse at a Marathi church in Guruwar Peth, using Hindu terms and promoting Christianity, which police say aimed to mislead and induce conversions. The law restricts OCI cardholders from preaching without permission. The case marks the first under the recently enacted anti-conversion legislation, which imposes penalties for illegal religious conversions.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
theprint broke this story on 10 Aug, 08:55 pm. Other outlets followed.