The story so far:
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, was passed by both Houses of the Maharashtra Legislature a few days ago. The Bill has been opposed by several civil society organisations, which have expressed apprehensions about the State encroaching on the personal liberty of its citizens. They claim that the Bill violates the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution.
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What is the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill?
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, has been defined as “a Bill to provide for protection of right to freedom of religion and prohibition of unlawful conversion from one religion to another, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.” It aims to prohibit conversions carried out through allurement, misrepresentation, force, undue influence, coercion, or any other fraudulent means.
