Bihar Considers Reviewing Anti-Conversion Laws; Maharashtra Drafts Similar Bill Amid Supreme Court Review

The Bihar Assembly Speaker announced that the state government will review anti-conversion laws from other states and may implement similar legislation if deemed necessary, following demands from BJP legislators citing concerns over forced religious conversions and interfaith marriages. Meanwhile, the Bihar government stated no current proposal exists for such a law. Separately, Maharashtra is drafting an anti-conversion bill, with consultations ongoing between departments. The Supreme Court is also examining the validity of anti-conversion laws in 12 states amid concerns raised by Christian groups about potential misuse.