Punjab and Haryana High Court Notices on Petition Alleging Fraudulent Conversions via Magical Healing

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the Centre and Punjab government on a petition alleging fraudulent religious conversions through 'magical healing' practices funded by foreign sources. The petitioner claims that unqualified individuals use prayer sessions and anointing oil to induce Sikhs and Hindus to convert to Christianity by coercion, fraud, and inducements such as financial benefits. The petition argues these actions violate laws prohibiting forced or fraudulent conversions, especially involving vulnerable groups, and calls for legal scrutiny.