Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Draft Anti-Conversion Bill with Stricter Provisions

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the draft Anti-Conversion Bill, aiming to prevent forced or fraudulent religious conversions. The legislation requires individuals to give a 60-day notice and seek permission before converting, with mandatory registration within 25 days. It treats coercion or inducement as a non-bailable offense and includes provisions to protect those wishing to revert to their original faith. Officials state the law will be stricter than similar laws in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat and is expected to be introduced in the state assembly soon.