Goa Cabinet clears anti-conversion bill, proposes up to 14 years in jail
- Goa Cabinet cleared the anti-conversion bill on August 26, with plans to table it during the Assembly session starting August 31.
- The bill seeks to prohibit religious conversions through force, coercion, undue influence, allurement or marriage.
- Offenders could face up to 10 years in jail, rising to 14 years for unlawful conversion of women, minors and other protected groups.
- People wishing to convert would have to submit a declaration to the district magistrate, stating that the decision is voluntary.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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